§ 18.14. Hearing examiner.
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(a)After an answer is filed, if the Director General decides to continue the administrative disciplinary proceedings, he/she shall appoint a hearing examiner to conduct those proceedings under this part.
(b)Authorities. Among other powers, the hearing examiner shall have authority, in connection with any proceeding assigned or referred to him/her, to do the following:
(1)Take evidence under appropriate formalities;
(2)Make rulings upon motions and requests;
(3)Determine the time and place of hearing and regulate its course and conduct;
(4)Adopt rules of procedure and modify the same from time to time as occasion requires for the orderly disposition of proceedings;
(5)Rule upon offers of proof, receive relevant evidence, and examine witnesses;
(6)Take or authorize the taking of depositions;
(7)Receive and consider oral or written argument on facts or law;
(8)Hold or provide for the holding of conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;
(9)Perform such acts and take such measures as are necessary or appropriate to the efficient conduct of any proceeding; and
(10)Make initial decisions.