1. A. The Board shall:

   1. 1. Conduct the hearing in an impartial, orderly, and informal manner;
   2. 2. Regulate the course of the hearing;
   3. 3. Rule upon procedural matters incidental to the hearing;
   4. 4. Designate the order in which parties introduce their evidence; and
   5. 5. Exercise the powers granted in A.R.S. § 41-1092.07.

2. B. The Board may:

   1. 1. Exclude a witness from the hearing so the witness cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses;
   2. 2. Set time limitations for arguments;
   3. 3. Exclude a person from the hearing who is disruptive to the proceedings;
   4. 4. Administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses; and
   5. 5. Issue any orders necessary for the impartial, orderly, and informal conduct of the hearing.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 8, 1998 (Supp. 98-1). Section R2-17-112 renumbered to R2-17-111; new Section R2-17-112 renumbered from R2-17-113 and amended by final expedited rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 815, with an immediate effective date of May 5, 2021 (Supp. 21-2).