Sec. 44.62.630. Impartiality.
The functions of hearing officers and those officers participating in decisions shall be conducted in an impartial manner with due regard for the rights of all parties and the facts and the law, and consistent with the orderly and prompt dispatch of proceedings. These officers, except to the extent required for the disposition of ex […]
Sec. 44.62.580. Continuances.
The agency may grant continuances. If a hearing officer is assigned to a hearing, a continuance may not be granted except by the hearing officer for good cause shown.
Sec. 44.62.430. Subpoenas; witness fees.
(a) Before the hearing begins the agency shall issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum at the request of a party in accordance with the rules of civil procedure. After the hearing begins the agency hearing a case or a hearing officer sitting alone may issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum. (b) A subpoena issued under […]
Sec. 44.62.590. Contempt.
(a) In a proceeding before an agency, the agency shall certify the facts to the superior court in the judicial district where the proceeding is held if a person in the proceeding (1) disobeys or resists a lawful order; (2) refuses to respond to a subpoena; (3) refuses to take oath or affirmation as a […]
Sec. 44.62.440. Depositions.
(a) Upon a motion with good cause shown or upon stipulation of the parties, an agency may order discovery, including a deposition to perpetuate testimony, by any reasonable method including those methods prescribed by law in civil actions. (b) If the witness resides outside the state and if the agency orders the taking of the […]
Sec. 44.62.600. Voting procedure.
A member of an agency qualified to vote on a question may vote by mail or by teleconferencing. A vote by teleconferencing shall be recorded in a manner that identifies each person who has voted and how the person voted.
Sec. 44.62.450. Hearings.
(a) A hearing in a contested case shall be presided over by a hearing officer. Unless the hearing is conducted by the office of administrative hearings (AS 44.64.010), the agency itself shall determine whether the hearing officer hears the case alone or whether the agency hears the case with the hearing officer. (b) If the […]
Sec. 44.62.610. Charge.
A sum authorized to be spent under AS 44.62.330 – 44.62.630 by an agency is a legal charge against the appropriations of the agency.
Sec. 44.62.460. Evidence rules.
(a) Oral evidence may be taken only on oath or affirmation. (b) Each party may (1) call and examine witnesses; (2) introduce exhibits; (3) cross-examine opposing witnesses on matter relevant to the issues, even though that matter was not covered in the direct examination; (4) impeach a witness regardless of which party first called the […]
Sec. 44.62.620. Power to administer oaths.
In a proceeding under AS 44.62.330 – 44.62.630 an agency, agency member, secretary of an agency, or hearing officer may administer oaths and affirmations and certify official acts.