06- 481 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 2

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

Section 481-2-2 - Duties and responsibilities of the presiding officer

The Presiding Officer at all hearings may be either the Chairperson or an alternate designated by the Board. The Presiding Officer shall preside at a hearing in a manner affording consideration of fair play and compliance with the constitutional requirements of due process. The Presiding Officer shall also have authority to:

A. Hold a conference for the simplification of issues;

B. Issue subpoenas requested by the parties;

C.Place witnesses under oath;

D. Take action necessary to maintain order;

E. Rules on motions and procedural questions arising before and during the hearing;

F. Call recesses or adjourn the hearing; and

G. Prescribe and enforce general rules of conduct and decorum.

06- 481 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 2