NAC703.690. Authority of presiding officer.

     1. The presiding officer shall:

     (a) Call a hearing to order and take the appearances of the parties who are present.

     (b) Hold appropriate conferences before or during the hearing.

     (c) Receive and rule on the admissibility of evidence.

     (d) Rule on the admissibility of amendments to the pleadings.

     (e) Act upon any pending motions or petitions which do not involve a final determination of the proceeding.

     (f) Make proposed opinions, findings and conclusions of law.

     (g) Issue appropriate interim orders.

     (h) Recess the hearing as required.

     (i) Rule on all procedural matters.

     (j) Set reasonable limits of time for the presentation of oral testimony.

     2. At the discretion of the presiding officer, the parties may make opening statements.

     [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 11.040, eff. 1-1-79]—(NAC A 1-6-84)