The Commissioner of Public Safety and/or the appointed hearing examiners may have the following powers, in addition to air other powers specified in this chapter or by law:

1. (1) To give notice concerning reviews and hearings;
2. (2) To administer oaths and affirmations;
3. (3) To summons witnesses;
4. (4) To examine witnesses and take testimony;
5. (5) To issue subpoenas, to take depositions, or cause depositions or interrogatories to be taken;
6. (6) To rule upon offers of proof and to receive relevant evidence;
7. (7) To hold conferences, before or during a hearing, for the settlement or simplification of issues;
8. (8) To rule on motions and to dispose of procedural requests or similar matters;
9. (9) To make initial or final decisions as provided herein or by law;
10. (10) To take any other action authorized by this chapter, The Administrative Procedures Act [75 O.S §250 et seq.], or by any other applicable statute, or rule.