Section 164.202  Hearing Officer

a)         The Hearing Officer shall be designated by the Director of the Agency.

b)         The Hearing Officer shall have all authority necessary to conduct a fair and orderly hearing including, but not limited to, the authority to:

1)         Schedule the hearing;

2)         Regulate the course of the hearing;

3)         Administer oaths and affirmations;

4)         Examine witnesses and direct witnesses to testify;

5)         Require persons who testify to do so under oath;

6)         Reasonably limit the scope and duration of testimony or questioning of witnesses; and

7)         Extend the time limits for making written submissions.