18 Miss. Code. R. 23-3.2 - Authority of the Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer shall have delegated powers including, but not limited to, the following:

A. To issue orders;

B. To administer oaths;

C. To call, hear, and examine witnesses;

D. To take steps necessary to conduct an orderly hearing;

E. To rule on requests and motions;

F. To dismiss cases for failure to meet deadlines and other requirements;

G. To vacate or stay a case for further action;

H. To waive or modify procedures with advance notice to parties;

I. To compile the record of the proceedings;

J. To render a decision; and,

K. To take any other actions necessary for the administration of the hearing.

The Hearing Officer shall not be required to follow the Mississippi Rules of Evidence.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 23-3.2

Miss. Code Ann. 43-1-2(4)(b); 2 C.F.R. § 200.342; 7 C.F.R. § 273.15(m); 7 C.F.R. § 273.15(n); 7 C.F.R. § 273.16(e)(2).

Adopted 5/10/2023 Amended 10/26/2023 Amended 7/29/2024 Amended 6/9/2025