The hearing officer may:
107.01 Limit the number of witnesses and the scope and extent of any direct examination, cross-examination, or rebuttal testimony, as necessary, to protect the interests of justice and conduct a reasonably expeditious hearing;107.02 Require the authentication of any written exhibit or statement;107.03 Call and examine a party or witness and may, on his or her own motion, admit any relevant and material evidence;107.04 Exclude persons whose conduct impedes the orderly conduct of the hearing; or107.05 Take other action to promote due process or the orderly conduct of the hearing.22 Miss. Code. R. 20-16-107