Sec. 13-1148. General duties and powers of an Administrative Hearing Officer
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13-1148 (2026)
Sec. 13-1148. General duties and powers of an Administrative Hearing OfficerLinkCopy Citation
(a)
General duties. An Administrative Hearing Officer has the duty to:
(1)
conduct a fair and impartial hearing;
(2)
take all necessary action to avoid delay in the disposition of proceedings;
(3)
maintain order; and
(4)
ensure the hearing provides fundamental fairness.
(b)
General powers. An Administrative Hearing Officer has all powers necessary to these ends, including the power to:
(1)
administer oaths and affirmations;
(2)
issue discovery orders and rule on objections to those orders;
(3)
receive evidence and rule on offers of proof;
(4)
regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of the parties and their representatives;
(5)
hold conferences for simplification of issues or for any other proper purposes;
(6)
interrogate witnesses;
(7)
consider and rule on all procedural and other motions, including requests for adjournment; and
(8)
make and file recommended decisions and orders.