Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 4-2-6 - Hearing Examiner6.1. The Chairman, with the approval of a majority of 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 questions, hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of issues by consent of the parties and otherwise conduct hearings as provided in section 3 herein. If a hearing examiner is appointed under this rule, he shall make proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.6.2. The Chairman, with the approval of a majority of the Board, may appoint one (1) or more members of the Board to serve as hearing examiners for the purpose of conducting any hearing on behalf of the Board. 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.