(a) The presiding officer of a rule-making hearing shall have complete control of the proceedings including the following:
- (1) extension of any deadlines;
- (2) rescheduling a hearing time, as announced at the published hearing, and continuation of any hearing;
- (3) limitations for individual presentations;
- (4) recognition of speakers; and
- (5) direction of the flow of discussion and the management of the hearing.
- (b) The presiding officer at all times shall take care that each person participating in the hearing is given a fair opportunity to present views, data and comments.
History Note: Authority G.S. 93-12; 150B-21.2;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1989;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 28, 2014;
Readopted Eff. June 1, 2026.