Section 149.12 - Conduct of Public Hearing(1)Duties of the Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer shall conduct the public hearing and take appropriate action to ensure the orderly conduct of the public hearing. Testimony may be taken under oath or affirmation, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer.(2)Transcript. The Carrier shall arrange that any public hearing be officially recorded by a stenographer. The full cost of the stenographer's fees, along with the cost of providing two copies of the written transcript of the public hearing to the Division, shall be paid by the Carrier.