Section 825.150  Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer shall have the duty to conduct a fair hearing, to take all necessary action to avoid delay, to maintain order, and to ensure development of a clear and complete record. He shall have all powers necessary to these ends including, but not limited to, the power to:

a)         Require prior submission of expert testimony and exhibits in writing;

b)         require all parties to state their position with respect to the proposal;

c)         examine witnesses;

d)         regulate the course and conduct of the hearing;

e)         limit the number of times any witness may testify, limit repetitious or cumulative testimony, and establish reasonable limits on the amount of time each witness may testify;

(Source:  Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 19079, effective November 5, 1987)