Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 199-7.3 - Presiding officers

Presiding officers may be designated by the commission to preside over contested cases or other proceedings and conduct hearings and shall have the following authority, unless otherwise ordered by the commission:

1. To regulate the course of hearings;

2. To administer oaths and affirmations;

3. To rule upon the admissibility of evidence and offers of proof;

4. To take or cause depositions to be taken;

5. To dispose of procedural matters, discovery disputes, motions to dismiss, and other motions which may involve final determination of proceedings, subject to review by the commission on its own motion or upon application by any party;

6. To certify any question to the commission, in the discretion of the presiding officer or upon direction of the commission;

7. To permit and schedule the filing of written briefs;

8. To hold appropriate conferences before, during, or after hearings;

9. To render a proposed decision and order in a contested case proceeding, or other proceeding, subject to review by the commission on its own motion or upon appeal by any party; and

10. To take any other action necessary or appropriate to the discharge of duties vested in the presiding officer, consistent with law and with the rules and orders of the commission.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-7.3

Amended by IAB January 29, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 16, effective 3/4/2020

Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/24/2024