041-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-10 - Authority of Hearing Officers

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.

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041-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-10