21 NCAC 02 .0405             PRESIDING OFFICER: POWERS AND DUTIES

The presiding officer at a rule‑making hearing shall have complete control of the proceedings, including recognition of the speakers, time allotments for presentations, the right to question speakers, direction of the discussion and management of the hearing.  The presiding officer, at all times, shall take care that each person participating in the hearing is given a fair opportunity to present views, data and comments.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 83A‑6; 150B‑12;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 29, 1977;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1995; May 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015.