21 NCAC 54 .2314             PRESIDING OFFICER

Prior to designation of a presiding officer by the Board, or if the presiding officer is unavailable or disqualifies himself, the chairperson of the Board shall act as presiding officer for purposes of issuing subpoenas, ordering the production of records, responding to motions for continuances or extensions of time, controlling and ruling on issues surrounding discovery, and otherwise acting on matters arising in connection with a pending hearing.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90‑270.143; 150B‑40(b),(c);

Eff. January 1, 1986;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2020.