§ 1174.16 The ALJ's role and authority.

(a) An ALJ serves as the presiding officer at all hearings. The Office of Personnel Management selects the ALJ.

(b) The ALJ must conduct a fair and impartial hearing, avoid delay, maintain order, and assure that a record of the proceeding is made.

(c) The ALJ has the authority to—

(1) Set and change the date, time, and place of the hearing upon reasonable notice to the parties;