Minnesota Administrative Rules

7325.0240 HEARING OFFICER DUTIES.

The hearing officer shall:

A.

regulate the proceedings of the case and the conduct of the parties during the proceedings;

B.

receive testimony and evidence;

C.

rule on requests for continuances;

D.

rule on motions to sequester witnesses;

E.

issue subpoenas and rule upon motions to revoke subpoenas;

F.

rule on objections, motions, and questions of procedure;

G.

authorize the submission of briefs and set the time for their filing;

H.

hear closing arguments; and

I.

render and serve the recommended decision and order to the board and the parties to the proceeding under Minnesota Statutes, section 179A.13, subdivision 1, paragraphs (i) and (j).

Statutory Authority:

MS s 179A.041

History:

40 SR 5

Published Electronically:

July 12, 2016