041-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-10
The hearing officer or the Chairman of the Board [hereafter Chairman], if there is no hearing officer, has the 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 Procedure Act, W.S. 16-3-101 through 16-3-115;
(e) Regulate the course of the hearing;
(f) Hold conference for the settlement or simplification of the issues;
(g) Dispose of procedural requests or similar matters;
(h) Make recommended decisions when directed to do so by the Board; and
(i) Take any action authorized by agency rules, the Administrative Procedure Act, or W.S. W.S. 35-9-101 et seq.
041-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-10