Notwithstanding Rule .0103 of this Section, the Chair of the Commission may designate one or more of Commission members as hearing officer(s) for any hearing. A Commission member may be designated based on factors such as availability, expertise, interest, or the subject matter of the Rule(s).

History Note: Authority G.S. 143‑215.3(a)(3);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1988;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. February 16, 2019;
Amended Eff. February 1, 2021.