South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 103 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Article 8 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Section 103-841 - Presiding Officer
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 103-841
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. In General. When evidence is to be taken in a proceeding before the Commission, any Commissioner or any hearing examiner designated by the Commission may preside at the hearing.
B. Powers and Duties of Presiding Officer. A presiding officer shall have the duty to conduct full, fair, and impartial hearings, to take appropriate action to avoid unnecessary delay in the disposition of proceedings, and to maintain order; and shall possess all powers necessary to that end, including the following:
(1) To administer oath and affirmations and
the presiding officer may appoint a designee to administer oaths and
affirmations;
(2) To order
subpoenas issued and to provide for other methods of discovery;
(3) To receive evidence and rule upon all
objections and motions that do not involve final determination of
proceedings;
(4) To take such other
action as may be necessary and appropriate to the discharge of duties
consistent with the statutory authority or other authorities under which the
Commission functions.
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