The bureau may in connection with all hearings provided for under the terms of this chapter, appoint a special deputy, who shall be attached to the staff of the unemployment compensation division of the bureau in a full-time capacity and who shall by virtue of the appointment have the power and authority to do all things hereinafter stated to be done by the bureau by the terms of this chapter. This appointment shall be in writing and shall be in effect until revoked by further instrument in writing by the executive director of the bureau. The deputy shall have full authority to hold hearings, render decisions and findings of fact, and do all other administrative acts which by the terms of this chapter are provided to be done by the bureau. This special deputy shall be a person attached to the unemployment compensation division, and nothing herein shall be construed to provide for the appointment of additional persons to the staff of said division. The appointment shall not preclude the bureau from conducting such hearings or doing any other act herein provided for in connection with any case which the bureau shall order to be transferred from the special deputy.
General Authority: NDCC 52-02-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 52-04-10
N.D. Admin Code 27-02-10-01