S.C. Code Regs. § § 9-100.11

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 9-100.11 - Adjudicator: Powers

The Adjudicator shall have all powers necessary to the conduct of fair, expeditious, and impartial hearings, including the following:

A. To administer oaths and affirmations;

B. To issue subpoenas authorized by law;

C. To rule on offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;

D. To take depositions or have depositions taken when the ends of justice would be served;

E. To regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of persons at the hearing;

F. To hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties or by the use of alternative dispute resolution;

G. To inform the parties as to the availability of one or more methods of alternative dispute resolution, and encourage use of such methods;

H. To require the attendance at any conference held pursuant to Subsection F. of at least one representative of each party who has authority to negotiate concerning resolution of the issues in controversy;

I. To dispose of procedural motions;

J. To make or recommend decisions;

K. To call and question witnesses;

L. To impose appropriate sanctions against any party or person failing to obey her/his order, refusing to adhere to reasonable standards of orderly and ethical conduct, or refusing to act in good faith; and

M. To take any other action authorized by SCIAA.

S.C. Code Regs. § 9-100.11

Added by State Register Volume 22, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 26, 1998.