In connection with the hearing, the presiding member shall, as appropriate:
Fix the time and place of the hearing;
Order further conferences;
Regulate the course of the hearing;
Administer oaths and affirmations;
Dispose of procedural requests and similar matters;
Rule on admissibility of testimony and exhibits;
Exclude any person from the hearing for behavior that obstructs the hearing;
Authorize and set the time for the filing of briefs or other documents;
Grant continuances and extensions of time;
Reopen the record;
Take any other action in the course of the proceedings consistent with the purpose of this part.