§ 82-378. General procedures.

(a)

Hearing examiners; appointment and function. The board may appoint one or more hearing examiners or designate one or more of its members to serve as hearing examiners to conduct the hearings. The examiner hearing the case shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of hearings until it is submitted by him to the board for decision.

(b)

Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording, or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the board.

(c)

Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing shall also be reported by a stenographic reporter if requested by any party thereto. A transcript of the proceedings shall be made available to all parties upon request and upon payment by the requesting party.

(d)

Continuances. The board may grant continuances for good cause shown; however, when a hearing examiner has been assigned to such hearing, no continuances may be granted except by him for good cause shown so long as the matter remains before such examiner.

(e)

Oaths; certification. In any proceedings under this division, the board, any board member, or the hearing examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts.

(f)

Reasonable dispatch. The board and its representatives shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter before it. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives.

(Code 1965, § 2.123)