W. Va. Code R. § 19-5-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024
Section 19-5-6 - Hearing Examiner
6.1. The Board may appoint a hearing examiner who shall be empowered to subpoena witnesses and documents, administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses under oath, rule on evidentiary matters, hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of issues by consent of the parties, cause to be prepared a record of the hearing so that the Board is able to discharge its functions and otherwise conduct hearings as provided in section 3.10 of this rule.
6.2. Hearing examiners appointed by the Board are not authorized or empowered to grant, suspend, revoke or otherwise discipline any license.
6.3. The hearing examiner shall prepare recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law for submission to the Board. The Board may adopt, modify or reject such findings of fact and conclusions of law.

W. Va. Code R. § 19-5-6