25 NCAC 01B .0208. HEARING PROCEDURE

Upon the commencement of a hearing, the presiding officer shall have complete control of the proceedings, including: extensions of any time requirements, recognition of speakers, time allotments for presentations, direction of the flow of the discussion and the management of the hearing. The presiding officer, at all times, shall take care that each person participating in the hearing is given a fair opportunity to present views, data and comments.