Ill. Admin. Code tit. 41, § 210.70 – Authority of Hearing Officer | Midpage
§ 210.70
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 41, § 210.70
Authority of Hearing Officer
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Section 9a of "AN ACT relating to the investigation and prevention of fire" (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 127½, par. 10).OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
a) require prior submission of testimony and exhibits in writing;
b) require all parties to state their position with respect to a proposal;
c) administer oaths and affirmations;
d) examine witnesses and direct witnesses to testify;
e) regulate the course of the hearing, maintain order and develop a clear and complete record;
f) limit the number of times a witness may testify, and limit repetitious or cumulative testimony;
g) issue discovery orders;
h) rule upon objections to subpoenas and discovery orders, and all motions presented during the course of the hearing.