Authority

(1) The Administrative Judge/Hearing Officer shall have the authority to do the following: (a) Schedule the hearing and conduct the hearing; (b) Administer oaths; (c) Issue subpoenas; (d) Rule upon offers of proof; (e) Regulate the course of the hearing; (f) Set the time and place for continued hearings; (g) Write an initial order stating his/her decision; and (h) Rule on petitions for reconsideration of the initial order.