R2-17-112. Duties of the Board During a Hearing

A. The Board shall: 1. Conduct the hearing in an impartial, orderly, and informal manner; 2. Regulate the course of the hearing; 3. Rule upon procedural matters incidental to the hearing; 4. Designate the order in which parties introduce their evidence; and 5. Exercise the powers granted in A.R.S. § 41-1092.07. B. The Board may: 1. Exclude a witness from the hearing so the witness cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses; 2. Set time limitations for arguments; 3. Exclude a person from the hearing who is disruptive to the proceedings; 4. Administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses; and 5. Issue any orders necessary for the impartial, orderly, and informal conduct of the hearing.