04 NCAC 01B .0107          PRESIDING OFFICER: POWERS AND DUTIES

The presiding officer at the hearing shall have complete control of the proceedings, including:  extensions of any time requirements, recognition of speakers, time allotments for presentations, direction of the flow of the discussion and management of the hearing.  The presiding officer at all times shall ensure that each person participating in the hearing is given a fair opportunity to present views, data and comments.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 150B‑12;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.