W. Va. Code R. § 194-2-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024
Section 194-2-6 - Hearing Examiner
6.1. The Board may appoint a hearing examiner who shall be empowered to subpoena witnesses and documents, administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses under oath, rule on evidentiary matters, hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of issues by consent of the parties, cause to be prepared a record of the hearing so that the Board is able to discharge its functions, and otherwise conduct hearings.
6.2. Hearing examiners appointed by the Board are not authorized or empowered to grant, suspend, revoke or annul any license.
6.3. The hearing examiner shall prepare recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law for submission to the Board. The Board may adopt, modify or reject the hearing examiner's findings of fact and conclusions of law.

W. Va. Code R. § 194-2-6