N.M. Admin. Code § 19.11.3.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 19.11.3.12 - HEARING EXAMINER'S POWER AND AUTHORITY

The hearing examiner to whom the director refers a matter shall have full authority to hold a hearing on the matter, subject only to such limitations as the director may order in a case. The hearing examiner shall have the power to perform all acts and take all measures necessary and proper for the hearing's efficient and orderly conduct, including administering oaths to witnesses, receiving testimony and exhibits offered in evidence and ruling upon such objections as may be interposed. The hearing examiner shall cause a complete record of the proceedings to be made and transcribed or recorded and shall certify the record of the proceedings to the director.

A. The hearing examiner may hold a pre-hearing conference prior to the hearing on the merits on cases pending before the division upon a party's request or upon the hearing examiner giving notice. The pre-hearing conference's purpose shall be to narrow issues, eliminate or resolve other preliminary matters and encourage settlement. The director or hearing examiner shall either provide or ensure that written or oral notice of a pre-hearing conference is given to the parties.

B. The director or hearing examiner may rule on motions that are necessary or appropriate for disposition prior to the hearing on the merits. Prior to ruling on a motion, the director or hearing examiner shall give written or oral notice to each party who has filed an appearance in the case and who may have an interest in the motion's disposition (except a party who has indicated that it does not oppose the motion), and shall allow parties a reasonable opportunity to respond to the motion. The director or hearing examiner may conduct a hearing on the motion, following written or oral notice to the parties.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.11.3.12

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 04, February 27, 2018, eff. 2/27/2018