Section 2.12.670. Hearing procedures.

	(a)  A hearing shall be as informal as is reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. The weight to be attached to evidence presented is within the discretion of the hearing officer. Stipulations of fact agreed upon by the parties may be regarded and used as evidence at the hearing. The hearing officer may require evidence in addition to that offered by the parties.  
	(b)  A hearing shall be recorded. All evidence produced at a hearing shall be preserved by the commissioner of the Department of Administration or the commissioner's designee.  
	(c)  Opening statements may be made at the hearing at the discretion of the hearing officer.  
	(d)  The particular principles of law listed in AS 36.30.860 will be considered by the hearing officer if they are specifically argued by a party.  
	(e)  A witness must testify under oath or affirmation. A witness may be cross-examined.  

Authorities

36.30.040;36.30.670

Notes

Reference

3 AAC 100.610
3 AAC 109.610

Authority

AS 36.30.040 AS 36.30.670

History

Eff. 1/1/88, Register 104; am 11/28/97, Register 144