20 CSR 800-1.130
Hearing Officers
PURPOSE: This rule provides for the
appointment of hearing officers by the director.
(1) In all proceedings before the director initiated under the provisions of Chapters 354
and 374 through 385, RSMo, the director
pursuant to section 374.120.2, RSMo, may
appoint a hearing officer to conduct the hearing.
(2) Upon written request of a party, the director may modify any interim ruling of the
hearing officer, but no hearing on the request
must be provided.
(3) When the hearing has been completed,
the hearing officer shall recommend findings
of fact, conclusions of law and a final order
to the director. The director shall dispose of
the matter in the manner applicable to proceedings conducted by the director. No hearing on the recommendations of the hearing
officer must be provided.
AUTHORITY: sections 354.120 and 374.045,
RSMo 2000 and sections 374.705, 376.1528,
and 385.218, RSMo Supp. 2007.* Original
rule filed Sept. 5, 2007, effective May 30,
2008.
*Original authority: 354.120, RSMo 1973, amended
1983, 1993, 1995; 374.045, RSMo 1967, amended 1993,
1995; 374.705, RSMo 1983, amended 1993, 2004;
376.1528, RSMo 2007; and 385.218, RSMo 2007.