[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR18.14]

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                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 18--REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart C--Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
 
Sec. 18.14  Hearing examiner.

    (a) After an answer is filed, if the Director General decides to 
continue the administrative disciplinary proceedings, he/she shall 
appoint a hearing examiner to conduct those proceedings under this part.
    (b) Authorities. Among other powers, the hearing examiner shall have 
authority, in connection with any proceeding assigned or referred to 
him/her, to do the following:

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    (1) Take evidence under appropriate formalities;
    (2) Make rulings upon motions and requests;
    (3) Determine the time and place of hearing and regulate its course 
and conduct;
    (4) Adopt rules of procedure and modify the same from time to time 
as occasion requires for the orderly disposition of proceedings;
    (5) Rule upon offers of proof, receive relevant evidence, and 
examine witnesses;
    (6) Take or authorize the taking of depositions;
    (7) Receive and consider oral or written argument on facts or law;
    (8) Hold or provide for the holding of conferences for the 
settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;
    (9) Perform such acts and take such measures as are necessary or 
appropriate to the efficient conduct of any proceeding; and
    (10) Make initial decisions.