The Hearing Officer shall exercise all powers and duties prescribed or delegated by the Commission under the Act or this Part, including, but not limited to:

1. A. Preside over the hearings under this Part;
2. B. Rule on motions and procedural requests that do not seek final resolution of the proceeding and issue all necessary orders;
3. C. Issue subpoenas, as authorized by the Act, for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence;
4. D. Administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and admit or exclude evidence;
5. E. Require parties to attend conferences for the settlement or simplification of issues or proceedings;
6. F. Enter pre-hearing orders related to scheduling and other procedural issues; and

7. G. Impose sanctions, subject to review by the Commission, on parties who cause undue delay and fail to cooperate in the proceeding.

   [6-30-99; 19.10.14.1409 NMAC – Rn, 19 NMAC 10.2.14.1409, 05-15-2001]