Me. Stat. tit. 5 § 9062 : ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES — MAINE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT — ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS — Presiding officers

1. Presiding officer. An agency may authorize any agency member, employee or agent to act as presiding officer in any hearing.

[ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]

2. Substitute officer. Whenever a presiding officer is disqualified or it becomes impracticable for him to continue the hearing, another presiding officer may be assigned to continue with the hearing; provided that, if it is shown substantial prejudice to any party will thereby result, the substitute officer shall commence the hearing anew.

[ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]

3. Presiding officer; duties. Subject to rules or limitations imposed by the agency, presiding officers may:
A. Administer oaths and affirmations; [ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
B. Rule on the admissibility of evidence; [ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
C. Regulate the course of the hearing, set the time and place for continued hearings, and fix the time for filing of evidence, briefs and other written submissions; and [ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
D. Take other action authorized by statute or agency rule consistent with this subchapter. [ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]

[ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]

4. Report. In the event that the presiding officer prepares any report or proposed findings for the agency, the report or findings shall be in writing. A copy of the report or findings shall be provided to each party and an opportunity shall be provided for response or exceptions to be filed by each party.

[ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]

5 M.R.S. § 9062

1977, c. 551, § 3 (NEW) .