Section 16-1528. DELEGABLE AND NON-DELEGABLE POWERS OF THE OFFICE OF ADJUDICATION

 

1528.1Except as noted in §1528.2, all functions of the Office of Adjudication are to be performed personally by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The following powers shall be nondelegable:

 

(a)Presiding over hearings;

 

(b)Admitting evidence;

 

(c)Ruling on motions; and

 

(d)Rendering final decisions in a case.

 

1528.2The staff of the Office of Adjudication may perform the following functions:

 

(a)Receive papers for filing;

 

(b)Issue summonses;

 

(c)Maintain the calendar for the Office of Adjudication;

 

(d)Perform internal administrative functions of the Office of Adjudication;

 

(e)Contact the parties when necessary concerning changes in schedules; and

 

(f)Exercise any other powers or duties delegated by the ALJ.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6176, 6189 (October 10, 1986).