Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER
Chapter 120-2 - RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Subject 120-2-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Rule 120-2-2-.04 - Adjudicator Authority

1. administer oaths and affirmations;

2. issue subpoenas authorized by law;

3. receive relevant evidence and rule upon the admission of evidence and offers of proof;

4. preside over depositions or cause depositions to be taken when the ends of justice would be served;

5. regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of persons at the hearing;

6. hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties or through means of alternative dispute resolution;

7. inform the parties as to the availability of one or more means of alternative dispute resolution and encourage use of such means;

8. require the attendance at any conference held pursuant to Rule 120-2-2-.24 of at least one representative of each party who has authority to negotiate concerning resolution of the issues in controversy;

9. dispose of procedural motions;

10. make or recommend decisions;

11. call and question witnesses;

12. order curative measures to remedy the filing or other disclosure of sensitive information, as identified in Rule 120-2-2-.13(3), that should have been redacted under these rules;

13. impose appropriate non-monetary sanctions against any party or person failing to obey her/his order, refusing to adhere to reasonable standards of orderly and ethical conduct, or refusing to act in good faith; and take any other action authorized by the Commissioner.