WAC 10-08-200. Adjudicative proceedings—Presiding officer

The presiding officer shall have authority to: (1) Determine the order of presentation of evidence; (2) Administer oaths and affirmations; (3) Issue subpoenas pursuant to RCW 34.05.446 ; (4) Rule on procedural matters, objections, and motions; (5) Rule on motions for summary judgment; (6) Rule on offers of proof and receive relevant evidence; (7) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.449 (5), close parts of a hearing to public observation or order the exclusion of witnesses upon a showing of good cause; (8) Interrogate witnesses called by the parties in an impartial manner to develop any facts deemed necessary to fairly and adequately decide the matter; (9) Call additional witnesses and request additional exhibits deemed necessary to complete the record and receive such evidence subject to full opportunity for cross-examination and rebuttal by all parties; (10) Take official notice of facts pursuant to RCW 34.05.452 (5); (11) Regulate the course of the hearing and take any appropriate action necessary to maintain order during the hearing; (12) Permit or require oral argument or briefs and determine the time limits for submission thereof; (13) Issue an order of default pursuant to RCW 34.05.440 ; (14) Hold prehearing conferences; (15) Appoint a mediator or serve as mediator, provided that after serving as mediator, the presiding officer shall not conduct the hearing or issue a decision on the matter unless the parties specifically waive any objections to doing so; (16) Take any other action necessary and authorized by any applicable statute or rule; and (17) Waive any requirement of these rules unless a party shows that it would be prejudiced by such a waiver.