§9062. Presiding officers
1.
Presiding officer.
An agency may authorize any agency member, employee or agent to act as presiding officer in any hearing.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
2.
Substitute officer.
Whenever a presiding officer is disqualified or it becomes impracticable for him to continue the hearing, another presiding officer may be assigned to continue with the hearing; provided that, if it is shown substantial prejudice to any party will thereby result, the substitute officer shall commence the hearing anew.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
3.
Presiding officer; duties.
Subject to rules or limitations imposed by the agency, presiding officers may:
A.
Administer oaths and affirmations;
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
B.
Rule on the admissibility of evidence;
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
C.
Regulate the course of the hearing, set the time and place for continued hearings, and fix the time for filing of evidence, briefs and other written submissions; and
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
D.
Take other action authorized by statute or agency rule consistent with this subchapter.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
4.
Report.
In the event that the presiding officer prepares any report or proposed findings for the agency, the report or findings shall be in writing. A copy of the report or findings shall be provided to each party and an opportunity shall be provided for response or exceptions to be filed by each party.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).