01- 020 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 3

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 020-2-3 - Presiding Officer

A. The Presiding Officer at any hearing shall be either (1) the Chairman of the Board, if present and willing to preside, otherwise (2) a member designated by the Board to act for the Chairman. The Presiding Officer shall have the authority to:

1. Administer oaths or affirmations

2. Rule upon issues of evidence

3. Rule upon issues of procedure

4. Regulate the course of the hearing

5. Certify questions to the Board for its determination

6. Take such other actions as may be order by the Board or that are necessary for the efficient and orderly conduct of the hearing, consistent with these regulations and applicable statutes

01- 020 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 3