§ 2472.9 - Conduct of hearing and prehearing conference.

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A designated representative of the Panel, when so appointed to conduct a hearing, shall have the authority on behalf of the Panel to:

Administer oaths, take the testimony or deposition of any person under oath, receive other evidence, and issue subpoenas;

Conduct the hearing in open or in closed session at the discretion of the designated representative for good cause shown;

Rule on motions and requests for appearance of witnesses and the production of records;

Designate the date on which posthearing briefs, if any, shall be submitted; and

Determine all procedural matters concerning the hearing, including the length of sessions, conduct of persons in attendance, recesses, continuances, and adjournments; and take any other action which, in the judgment of the designated representative, will promote the purpose and objectives of the hearing.

A prehearing conference may be conducted by the designated representative of the Panel to:

Inform the parties of the purpose of the hearing and the procedures under which it will take place;

Explore the possibilities of obtaining stipulations of fact;

Clarify the positions of the parties with respect to the issues to be heard; and

Discuss any other relevant matters which will assist the parties in the resolution of the dispute.

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