N.D. Admin. Code 43-02-13-32
The commission by motion may limit the powers and duties of any examiner in any particular case to such issues or to the performance of such acts as the commission deems expedient; however, subject only to such limitation as may be ordered by the commission, the examiner or examiners to whom any matter or proceeding is referred under this chapter have full authority to hold hearings on
such matter or proceeding in accordance with and pursuant to this chapter. The examiner may regulate all proceedings before the examiner and to perform all acts and take all measures necessary or proper for the efficient and orderly conduct of such hearing, including ruling on prehearing motions, the swearing of witnesses, receiving of testimony and exhibits offered in evidence, subject to such objections as may be imposed, and shall cause a complete record of the proceeding to be made and retained.
N.D. Admin Code 43-02-13-32
General Authority: NDCC 38-23-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-23-03