S.C. Code Regs. 103-841. Presiding Officer

A. In General. When evidence is to be taken in a proceeding before the Commission, any Commissioner or any hearing examiner designated by the Commission may preside at the hearing. B. Powers and Duties of Presiding Officer. A presiding officer shall have the duty to conduct full, fair, and impartial hearings, to take appropriate action to avoid unnecessary delay in the disposition of proceedings, and to maintain order; and shall possess all powers necessary to that end, including the following: (1) To administer oath and affirmations and the presiding officer may appoint a designee to administer oaths and affirmations; (2) To order subpoenas issued and to provide for other methods of discovery; (3) To receive evidence and rule upon all objections and motions that do not involve final determination of proceedings; (4) To take such other action as may be necessary and appropriate to the discharge of duties consistent with the statutory authority or other authorities under which the Commission functions.