In accordance with W.S. 16-3-112, hearing officers have authority to:
(a) Administer oaths and affirmations.
(b) Issue subpoenas.
(c) Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant evidence.
(d) Take or cause depositions to be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, W.S. W.S. W.S. 16-3-101 through 115.
(e) Regulate the course of the hearing.
(f) Hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of issues.
(g) Dispose of procedural request or similar matters.
(h) Make recommended decisions when directed to do so by the Procurement Section.
(i) Take any action authorized by the Procurement Section, the Administrative Procedures Act, or the Wyoming State rules or statutes.
(j) Determine whether to grant intervention to any party moving to intervene.
006-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-10