Conducts pre-hearing examinations and hearings to define issues, qualify exhibits, rule on motions and admissibility of evidence, explore areas of potential agreement between the parties, hear arguments of counsel, and hear testimony.

Reviews files, records, policies, briefs, agency rules, laws and court decisions to advise and recommend actions on legal, policy, and administrative questions to Commissioners and Commission staff.

D rafts and revises final orders, rules, and regulations for issuance by the Commission.

Acts as staff attorney by counseling Commissioners and Commission staff, preparing witnesses, coordinating staff presentation of evidence, writing data requests, conducting direct and cross-examination, presenting oral argument, writing comments, pleadings and briefs, negotiating settlements, and drafting agreements.

Performs such powers and duties assigned to the Commission that the Commission may delegate to the hearing's examiner.

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