b) The Hearing Officer shall have all authority necessary to conduct a fair and orderly hearing including, but not limited to, the authority to:

1. 1) Schedule the hearing;
2. 2) Regulate the course of the hearing;
3. 3) Administer oaths and affirmations;
4. 4) Examine witnesses and direct witnesses to testify;
5. 5) Require persons who testify to do so under oath;
6. 6) Reasonably limit the scope and duration of testimony or questioning of witnesses; and
7. 7) Extend the time limits for making written submissions.