SECTION 595:1-3-10. Hearing examiners

  The Commissioner of Public Safety and/or the appointed hearing examiners may have the following powers, in addition to air other powers specified in this chapter or by law:

(1)   To give notice concerning reviews and hearings;

(2)   To administer oaths and affirmations;

(3)   To summons witnesses;

(4)   To examine witnesses and take testimony;

(5)   To issue subpoenas, to take depositions, or cause depositions or interrogatories to be taken;

(6)   To rule upon offers of proof and to receive relevant evidence;

(7)   To hold conferences, before or during a hearing, for the settlement or simplification of issues;

(8)   To rule on motions and to dispose of procedural requests or similar matters;

(9)   To make initial or final decisions as provided herein or by law;

(10)   To take any other action authorized by this chapter, The Administrative Procedures Act [75 O.S §250 et seq.], or by any other applicable statute, or rule.