R641-113-200. Powers

The order appointing a hearing examiner may specify or limit the hearing examiner's powers and may direct the hearing examiner to report only upon particular issues; to do or perform particular acts or to receive and report evidence only; and to fix the time and place for beginning and closing the hearing and for filing a report. Unless the hearing examiner's authority is limited, the hearing examiner will be vested with general authority to conduct hearings in an orderly and judicial matter, including authority to:

210. Summon and subpoena witnesses;

220. Administer oaths, call and question witnesses;

230. Require the production of records, books and documents;

240. Take such other action in connection with the hearing as may be prescribed by the Board in referring the case for hearing; and

250. Make evidentiary rulings and propose findings of fact and conclusions of law.