Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 11-3-14 - Hearing Examiner14.1. The President, with the approval of a majority of the Board, may appoint hearing examiners on an annual basis who shall be empowered to subpoena witnesses and documents, administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses under oath, rule on evidentiary questions, hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of issues by consent of the parties and otherwise conduct hearings as provided in Section 11.5 herein. If a hearing examiner is appointed under this section, he or she shall make proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.14.2. The President, with the approval of a majority of the Board, may appoint one or more members of the Board to serve as hearing examiner(s) for the purpose of conducting any hearing on behalf of the Board.14.3. The hearing examiner shall submit written findings of fact and conclusions of law to the Board pursuant to W. Va. Code § 29A-5-3, and the Board may adopt, modify or reject such findings of fact and conclusions of law.