01 NCAC 01B .0409. PRESIDING OFFICER: POWERS AND DUTIES

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