10A NCAC 89B .0220       CONDUCT OF HEARING

(a)  The hearing officer shall have 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 client the rights required by 34 C.F.R. 361.57(b)(3).

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

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-546.1; 150B-1; 34 C.F.R. 361.57; P.L. 105-220, s. 102(c);

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2000;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 1, 2016.