Role of the Hearing Officer.
52 RCNY § 11-16
in effect§ 11-16 Role of the Hearing Officer.
In the conduct of an adjudication, a hearing officer may:
(a) administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, rule upon offers of proof, receive written and oral testimony, and oversee and regulate discovery procedures;
(b) upon the request of any party, or subject to the hearing officer's discretion, subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, or other information;
(c) regulate the course of the hearing in accordance with 52 RCNY § 11-20;
(d) dispose of procedural requests or similar matters;
(e) make findings of fact or decisions, determinations or orders, as authorized by law; and
(f) take any other action authorized by law or agency rule consistent therewith.
(Added City Record 8/16/2019, eff. 9/15/2019; amended City Record 1/23/2026, eff. 2/22/2026)
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-122538Fetched: 10/24/2026