N.H. Admin. Code § Pol 206.06

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Pol 206.06 - Authority of Presiding Officer

Subject to the statutes and rules governing the council, the presiding officer shall:

(a) Schedule and hold hearings;

(b) Regulate and control the course of hearings;

(c) Administer oaths or affirmations;

(d) Receive relevant evidence;

(e) Take official notice of facts which are of common knowledge and general notoriety;

(f) Dispose of procedural requests, including adjournments or continuances, at the request of parties or on his/her own motion;

(g) Hold informal conferences to aid in the prompt and efficient disposition of the proceedings;

(h) Interview and examine witnesses;

(i) Cause a complete record of any proceeding to be made;

(j) Take any other action, consistent with applicable statutes and rules, necessary to conduct and complete the proceeding in a fair and timely manner; and

(k) Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses at hearings or the production of documents, if so authorized by law.

N.H. Admin. Code § Pol 206.06

#5836, eff 6-15-94; ss by #7302, eff 6-8-00; ss by #9167, INTERIM, eff 6-3-08, EXPIRES: 11-30-08; ss by #9223-A, eff 8-1-08