37 Pa. Code § 123.8 - Presiding officer

(a) The Chairperson of the Commission will preside over all hearings at which he is present. The Chairperson may designate a member of the Commission or its staff to preside over any hearing at which he will not be present. In the absence of such designation, a member will be chosen by the majority vote of the members present and voting to preside over such hearing; except that if no member is present the Executive Director, Chief Counsel, or Counsel for the Commission shall preside over such hearing. This subsection supersedes 1 Pa. Code §35.185 (relating to designation of presiding officers).

(b) The presiding officer shall administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses, rule upon matters arising in the course of the hearing, and take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the hearing proceeds in an orderly and proper manner. This subsection supersedes 1 Pa. Code §35.187 (relating to authority delegated to presiding officers).

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37 Pa. Code § 123.8

The provisions of this § 123.8 amended April 18, 1980, effective 4/19/1980, 10 Pa.B. 1592.