Section R2-17-113. Duties of the Board During a Hearing

A.      The Board shall:

1.        Conduct the hearing in an impartial, orderly, and informal manner;

2.        Regulate the course of the hearing;

3.        Rule upon procedural matters incidental to the hearing;

4.        Designate the order in which parties introduce their evi- dence; and

5.        Exercise the powers granted in A.R.S. §§ 41-1092.07 and 12-2212.

B.       The Board may:

1.        Exclude a witness from the hearing so the witness cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses;

2.        Set time limitations for arguments;

3.        Exclude a person from the hearing who is disruptive to the proceedings;

4.        Administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses; and

5.        Issue any orders necessary for the impartial, orderly, and informal conduct of the hearing.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 8, 1998 (Supp. 98-1).