(a) Hearing Examiners. The Board may appoint one or more hearing examiners or designate one or more of its members to serve as hearing examiners to conduct the hearings provided by this article.
(b) Conduct of Hearing. The Board or the hearing examiner hearing the case shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of the hearings.
(c) Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing shall be reported by a phonographic reporter.
(d) Continuances. The Board or hearing examiner may grant continuances at any stage of the proceedings.
(e) Oaths Certification. In any proceedings under this article, the Board, any board member, the Secretary of the Board, or the hearing examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts.
(f) Service by Mail – Time of Taking Effect. Wherever service by mail is authorized by this article, such service shall be effective on the date of mailing if a letter containing the required papers or notice is mailed, postage prepaid, addressed to the applicant or permittee at the latest address on file with the Board.