§ 5.509 - Opening the hearing.

The Administrative Law Judge opens the hearing at the time and place specified in the notice, administers all necessary oaths, and causes a complete record of the proceedings to be kept. The time and place of opening the hearing may be changed by the Administrative Law Judge by written notice served on the investigating officer and the respondent, either on the Administrative Law Judge's own motion or upon application of the investigating officer or respondent. Such change must be consistent with the rights of the respondent to a fair, impartial and timely hearing and the availability of witnesses.