21 NCAC 14C .0103         PRESIDING OFFICER

If no other presiding officer has been designated by the Board, or if the designated presiding officer is unavailable or disqualifies themselves, the chairman 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 and shall have all powers granted to the presiding officer under G.S. 150B-40.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 150B‑38(h); 150B‑40(b);

Eff. April 1, 1988;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1989;

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

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2026.