21 NCAC 06B .0307          CONTROL OF HEARINGS

(a)  The presiding officer at a rule-making hearing shall have control of the proceedings including the following:

(1)           the recognition of speakers;

(2)           the time allotment for presentations and extension of any time allotments; and

(3)           the management of the hearing.

(b)  The presiding officer at all times shall ensure that each person participating in the hearing is given an equal opportunity to present views, data, and comments.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 150B-21.2(e);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1989;

Readopted Eff. July 1, 2016.