Definitions.

In addition to the definitions found in Section 63A-17-102, as used in this part: (1) (a) "Administrative law judge" means an individual who is employed or contracted by a state agency who: (i) presides over or conducts formal administrative hearings on behalf of an agency; (ii) has the power to administer oaths, rule on the admissibility of evidence, take testimony, evaluate evidence, and make determinations of fact; and (iii) issues written orders, rulings, or final decisions on behalf of an agency. (b) "Administrative law judge" does not mean: (i) an individual who reviews an order or ruling of an administrative law judge; or (ii) the executive director of a state agency. (2) "Committee" means the Administrative Law Judge Conduct Committee created in Section 63A-17-708.