Scope; Definitions

(1) Scope. This chapter prescribes rules of procedure relating to hearings under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions held pursuant to the applicable provisions of Title 45 of T.C.A. (2) Definitions. (a) Hearing Examiner means a hearing examiner provided by the Administrative Procedures Division, Department of State, in accordance with T.C.A. § 4-5-120(b). (b) Commissioner means the Commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions of this state who is empowered to determine contested cases under T.C.A. § 45-1-107 and other applicable statutes. (c) Department means the Department of Financial Institutions of this state. (d) Complainant means the moving party in a hearing proceeding. (e) Respondent means a party to a proceeding adverse to the complainant. (f) Hearing Officer means a hearing examiner or the Commissioner when determining a contested case according to T.C.A. § 4-5-120. (g) Intervenor means any party to a Departmental proceeding other than the Complainant or Respondent named or admitted as a party.”