In addition to the definitions found in Section 63A-17-102, as used in this part:

1. (1)

   1. (a) "Administrative law judge" means an individual who is employed or contracted by a state agency who:

      1. (i) presides over or conducts formal administrative hearings on behalf of an agency;
      2. (ii) has the power to administer oaths, rule on the admissibility of evidence, take testimony, evaluate evidence, and make determinations of fact; and
      3. (iii) issues written orders, rulings, or final decisions on behalf of an agency.

   2. (b) "Administrative law judge" does not mean:

      1. (i) an individual who reviews an order or ruling of an administrative law judge; or
      2. (ii) the executive director of a state agency.
2. (2) "Committee" means the Administrative Law Judge Conduct Committee created in Section 63A-17-708.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session