Hearing Officer

Section 166 Section 166.140  Hearing Officer a)         The Hearing Officer shall be designated by the Director of the Agency. b)         The Hearing Officer shall have all authority necessary to conduct a fair and orderly hearing including, but not limited to, the power to: 1)         Schedule the hearing; 2)         Require prior submission of expert testimony and written exhibits; 3)         Require participants to state their position with respect to the issuance of the permit; 4)         Administrator oaths and affirmations; 5)         Examine witnesses to clarify testimony; 6)         Rule on the admissibility of evidence offered; 7)         Require persons who testify to do so under oath; 8)         Establish the time for making written submissions and closure of the record; and 9)         Continue a hearing from day-to-day or adjourn it to a later date, after considering the availability of the hearing location and the wishes of the participants.