[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 24, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 24CFR180.205]

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                 TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
 
    CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, 
               DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
 
PART 180_CONSOLIDATED HUD HEARING PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL RIGHTS MATTERS
--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart B_Administrative Law Judge
 
Sec. 180.205  Authority.

    The ALJ shall have all powers necessary to conduct fair, expeditious 
and impartial hearings, including the power to:
    (a) Administer oaths and affirmations and examine witnesses;
    (b) Rule on offers of proof and receive evidence;
    (c) Take depositions or have depositions taken when the ends of 
justice would be served;
    (d) Regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of persons at 
the hearing;
    (e) Hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of the 
issues by consent of the parties;
    (f) Rule on motions, procedural requests, and similar matters;
    (g) Make and issue initial decisions;
    (h) Impose appropriate sanctions against any person failing to obey 
an order, refusing to adhere to reasonable standards of orderly and 
ethical conduct, or refusing to act in good faith;
    (i) Issue subpoenas if authorized by law; and
    (j) Exercise any other powers necessary and appropriate for the 
purpose and conduct of the proceeding as authorized by the rules in this 
part or in conformance with statute, including 5 U.S.C. 551-59.