LAC 46:LXX.3901. Hearings

A. The board may conduct hearings to perform its duties. The board in its discretion may appoint a hearing officer to conduct investigations. The hearing officer shall not be a member of the board. The hearing officer shall timely conduct investigations subject to the hearing procedure established by the board. Upon the completion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall timely file a “report of hearing” with the board. The board in its discretion may accept, modify, or reject the report and conduct an independent hearing.