The Board may, upon the initiation of an individual proceeding, direct that a hearing examiner be used to hear matter in an individual proceeding as set forth in this section. The duties of the hearing examiner in an individual proceeding shall be:

1. (1) to hear and rule upon discovery disputes;
2. (2) to hear and rule upon motions in limine;
3. (3) to review and rule upon motions to dismiss;
4. (4) to hear and rule upon motions for continuance;
5. (5) to hear and rule upon other preliminary motions; and

6. (6) at the hearing:

   1. (A) to mark and admit or deny exhibits;
   2. (B) to rule upon objections or motions raised during the hearing; and
   3. (C) to direct the orderly presentation of witnesses, exhibits and arguments.
7. (7) After the hearing, settle the final order if necessary.

Added at 17 Ok Reg 1431, eff 5-11-00