OAR 860-001-0090: Delegation of Authority to Administrative Law Judge

(1) The Commission delegates to the ALJ authority to: (a) Regulate the course of rulemaking, contested case, and declaratory ruling proceedings, including scheduling, recessing, reconvening, and adjourning hearings; (b) Administer oaths; (c) Issue subpoenas; (d) Make evidentiary rulings; (e) Supervise and control discovery; (f) Hold appropriate conferences before, during, or after hearings; (g) Decide procedural matters, but not to grant contested motions to dismiss or other contested motions that involve final determination of the proceedings; (h) Change filing deadlines; (i) Grant waivers of rules; (j) Certify a question to the Commission for consideration and disposition; (k) Determine the order in which evidence will be presented; (l) Issue a protective order to limit disclosure of confidential information; and (m) Take any other action consistent with the duties of an ALJ. (2) The ALJ must conduct proceedings in a fair and impartial manner and maintain order. If a person engages in conduct that interferes with this duty, then the ALJ may suspend the proceeding or exclude the person from the proceeding.