In connection with the hearing, the presiding member shall, as appropriate:
- (a) Fix the time and place of the hearing;
- (b) Order further conferences;
- (c) Regulate the course of the hearing;
- (d) Administer oaths and affirmations;
- (e) Dispose of procedural requests and similar matters;
- (f) Rule on admissibility of testimony and exhibits;
- (g) Exclude any person from the hearing for behavior that obstructs the hearing;
- (h) Authorize and set the time for the filing of briefs or other documents;
- (i) Grant continuances and extensions of time;
- (j) Reopen the record;
- (k) Take any other action in the course of the proceedings consistent with the purpose of this part.