Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 166.230 - Hearing Officer

a) The Hearing Officer shall be designated by the Director of the Agency.

b) The Hearing Officer shall have all authority necessary to conduct a fair and orderly hearing including, but not limited to, the power to:

1) Schedule the hearing, depositions and prehearing conferences;

2) Rule on motions and requests;

3) Administer oaths and affirmations;

4) Rule or reserve ruling on the admissibility of evidence offered and amendments to pleadings;

5) Establish the time for making written submissions and closure of the record; and

6) Impose sanctions in accordance with Section 166.295 of this Subpart.

7) The Hearing Officer may ask any questions of the parties to assure a full and complete record.

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Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 166.230