Hearing Officer

Section 166 Section 166.230  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, depositions and prehearing conferences; 2)         Rule on motions and requests; 3)         Administer oaths and affirmations; 4)         Rule or reserve ruling on the admissibility of evidence offered and amendments to pleadings; 5)         Establish the time for making written submissions and closure of the record; and 6)         Impose sanctions in accordance with Section166.295 of this Subpart. 7)         The Hearing Officer may ask any questions of the parties to assure a full and complete record.