13.37—Hearing Officer's powers.
Any Hearing Officer may—
(a)
Give notice concerning, and hold, prehearing conferences and hearings;
(b)
Administrator oaths and affirmations;
(d)
Adopt procedures for the submission of evidence in written form;
(e)
Issue subpoenas and take depositions or cause them to be taken;
(f)
Rule on offers of proof;
(h)
Regulate the course of the hearing;
(i)
Hold conferences, before and during the hearing, to settle and simplify issues by consent of the parties;
(j)
Dispose of procedural requests and similar matters; and
(k)
Issue decisions, make findings of fact, make assessments, and issue orders, as appropriate.