10A ncac 63F .0620       CONDUCT OF HEARING

(a)  The hearing officer shall have complete control over the hearing including:

(1)           the responsibility of having a record made of the hearing;

(2)           the administration of oaths and affirmations;

(3)           recognition of speakers;

(4)           prevention of repetitious presentations; and

(5)           general management of the hearing.

(b)  The hearing officer shall conduct the hearing in a manner that will provide the applicant or consumer the rights required by 34 C.F.R. 361.57(e)(2).

(c)  The hearing shall not be open to the public.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑157; 150B-1(e)(5); 150B‑2; 150B‑23; 34 C.F.R. 361.57;

Eff. December 1, 1990;

Temporary Amendment Eff. August 1, 2001;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 23, 2015.