S.C. Code Regs. § § 103-841

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 103-841 - Presiding Officer

A. In General. When evidence is to be taken in a proceeding before the Commission, any Commissioner or any hearing examiner designated by the Commission may preside at the hearing.

B. Powers and Duties of Presiding Officer. A presiding officer shall have the duty to conduct full, fair, and impartial hearings, to take appropriate action to avoid unnecessary delay in the disposition of proceedings, and to maintain order; and shall possess all powers necessary to that end, including the following:

(1) To administer oath and affirmations and the presiding officer may appoint a designee to administer oaths and affirmations;

(2) To order subpoenas issued and to provide for other methods of discovery;

(3) To receive evidence and rule upon all objections and motions that do not involve final determination of proceedings;

(4) To take such other action as may be necessary and appropriate to the discharge of duties consistent with the statutory authority or other authorities under which the Commission functions.

S.C. Code Regs. § 103-841

Amended by State Register Volume 12, Issue No. 6, eff June 24, 1988; State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 4, eff April 27, 2007; State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2024.