22 CFR §18.14

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