Section 2 AAC 12.670 - Hearing procedures(a) A hearing shall be as informal as is reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. The weight to be attached to evidence presented is within the discretion of the hearing officer. Stipulations of fact agreed upon by the parties may be regarded and used as evidence at the hearing. The hearing officer may require evidence in addition to that offered by the parties.(b) A hearing shall be recorded. All evidence produced at a hearing shall be preserved by the commissioner of the Department of Administration or the commissioner's designee.(c) Opening statements may be made at the hearing at the discretion of the hearing officer.(d) The particular principles of law listed in AS 36.30.860 will be considered by the hearing officer if they are specifically argued by a party.(e) A witness must testify under oath or affirmation. A witness may be cross-examined.Eff. 1/1/88, Register 104; am 11/28/97, Register 144Authority:AS 36.30.040
AS 36.30.670