The Executive Director of Service Oklahoma and/or the appointed Hearing Officers may have the following powers, in addition to all 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 summon 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.

Added at 41 Ok Reg, Number 23, effective 8-25-24