The hearing officer shall, in accordance with these rules, and except as otherwise provided in these rules, rule upon all questions of procedure and, in the event that evidence is taken, on the admissibility of the evidence. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final.

Author: Department of Finance

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§41-4-16, 41-4-35.

History: Filed September 30, 1982. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 20, 2001; effective October 25, 2001.