Maine § 5 §9062 Presiding officers

Maine Statutes

§ 5 §9062 — Presiding officers

Maine § 5 §9062

Title 5ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

Part 18ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Ch. 375MAINE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 5 §9062 (2026).

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1.Presiding officer. An agency may authorize any agency member, employee or agent to act as presiding officer in any hearing.

2.Substitute officer. Whenever a presiding officer is disqualified or it becomes impracticable for the presiding officer to continue the hearing, another presiding officer may be assigned to continue with the hearing, except that, if it is shown substantial prejudice to any party will thereby result, the substitute officer shall commence the hearing anew.

3.Presiding officer; duties. Subject to rules or limitations imposed by the agency, presiding officers may:

4.Report. In the event that the presiding officer prepares any report or proposed findings for the agency, the report or findings shall be in writing. A copy of the report or findings shall be provided to

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1.
Presiding officer.
An agency may authorize any agency member, employee or agent to act as presiding officer in any hearing.
2.
Substitute officer.
Whenever a presiding officer is disqualified or it becomes impracticable for the presiding officer to continue the hearing, another presiding officer may be assigned to continue with the hearing, except that, if it is shown substantial prejudice to any party will thereby result, the substitute officer shall commence the hearing anew.
3.
Presiding officer; duties.
Subject to rules or limitations imposed by the agency, presiding officers may:
4.
Report.
In the event that the presiding officer prepares any report or proposed findings for the agency, the report or findings shall be in writing. A copy of the report or findings shall be provided to each party and an opportunity shall be provided for response or exceptions to be filed by each party.