015-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-4

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 6-4 - Hearing Proceedings; Presiding Officer

(a) All hearings of contested cases shall be public. The Director shall appoint an independent presiding officer. The presiding officer shall conduct the contested case in an impartial manner and shall withdraw at any time if he/she feels disqualified to act impartially or for any other reason.

(b) The presiding officer shall:

(i) Administer oaths and affirmations;

(ii) Rule on offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;

(iii) Take or cause depositions to be taken in accordance with the provisions of WS 16-3-107(g);

(iv) Regulate the course of the hearing;

(v) Hold conference with all parties simultaneously for the settlement or simplification of the issues;

(vi) Decide procedural requests and similar matters;

(vii) Make recommended decisions when directed to do so by the Division; and

(viii) Take any other action by these rules and by the Administrative Procedures Act WS 16-3-101 through 16-3-115.

(c) Upon application of a party, the Director or the presiding officer shall issue a subpoena requiring the appearance of witnesses for the purposes of taking evidence or requiring the production of books, paper, or other documents relevant or material to the contested case. Upon motion made promptly and before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance, the Director or the presiding officer may quash or modify the subpoena or take other action as provided in WS 16-3-107(e).

015-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-4