Consistent with law, the administrative law judge is authorized to do all things necessary and proper to the performance of the foregoing and to promote justice, fairness, and economy, including, but not limited to the power to preside at the hearing; administer oaths or affirmations; hear and rule on objections and motions; question witnesses when appropriate to make a complete record; rule on the admissibility of evidence; and strike from the record objectionable evidence, limit repetitive or immaterial oral statements and questions, and determine the order of making statements and questions.
S.C. R. P. Admin. Law. Ct. 46