# 22 C.F.R. § 18.14 (2026): Hearing examiner

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_14

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 18.14 (2026)
- **Heading:** Hearing examiner
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Part 18: REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST / Subpart C: Administrative Enforcement Proceedings / § 18.14: § 18.14   Hearing examiner.

## Text

(a) After an answer is filed, if the Director General decides to continue the administrative disciplinary proceedings, he/she shall appoint a hearing examiner to conduct those proceedings under this part.
(b)
Authorities.
Among other powers, the hearing examiner shall have authority, in connection with any proceeding assigned or referred to him/her, to do the following:
(1) Take evidence under appropriate formalities;
(2) Make rulings upon motions and requests;
(3) Determine the time and place of hearing and regulate its course and conduct;
(4) Adopt rules of procedure and modify the same from time to time as occasion requires for the orderly disposition of proceedings;
(5) Rule upon offers of proof, receive relevant evidence, and examine witnesses;
(6) Take or authorize the taking of depositions;
(7) Receive and consider oral or written argument on facts or law;
(8) Hold or provide for the holding of conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;
(9) Perform such acts and take such measures as are necessary or appropriate to the efficient conduct of any proceeding; and
(10) Make initial decisions.

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 18.6 (2026) § 18.6   Authority to prohibit appearances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_6.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.7 (2026) § 18.7   Report of violation by a former employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_7.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.8 (2026) § 18.8   Institution of proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_8.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.9 (2026) § 18.9   Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_9.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.10 (2026) § 18.10   Service of complaint and other papers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_10.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.11 (2026) § 18.11   Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_11.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.12 (2026) § 18.12   Motions and requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_12.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.13 (2026) § 18.13   Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_13.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.14 (2026) § 18.14   Hearing examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_14.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.15 (2026) § 18.15   Hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_15.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.16 (2026) § 18.16   Evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_16.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.17 (2026) § 18.17   Depositions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_17.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.18 (2026) § 18.18   Proposed findings and conclusions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_18.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.19 (2026) § 18.19   Decision of the hearing examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_19.md)

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