Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 20 - Lands, Department of
Rule 20.01.01 - RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE BEFORE THE STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS
Section 20.01.01.413 - SCOPE OF AUTHORITY OF HEARING OFFICERS
Current through August 31, 2023
The scope of hearing officers' authority may be restricted in the appointment by the agency. (3-31-22)
01. Scope of Authority. Unless the agency otherwise provides, hearing officers have the standard scope of authority, which is: (3-31-22)
02. Limitation. The hearing officer's scope of authority may be limited from the standard scope, either in general, or for a specific proceeding. For example, the hearing officer's authority could be limited to scope iii (giving the officer authority only to conduct hearing), with the agency retaining all other authority. Hearing officers can be given authority with regard to the agency's rules as provided in Section 416. (3-31-22)
03. Final Decision by Board. All final decisions in contested cases will be made by the Board. A hearing officer will only issue recommended findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders to the Board, and the Board will make the final decision to adopt, modify, or reject any or all of the proposed findings, conclusions, and order. (3-31-22)