In any hearing, the commission may employ a special agent or examiner who shall have power to administer oaths, examine witnesses, consistent with the Code of Judicial Conduct, and receive evidence in any locality which the commission, having regard to the public convenience and the proper discharge of its functions and duties, may designate. The testimony and evidence so taken or received shall have the same force and effect as if taken or received by the commission or any one or more of the commissioners as above provided.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 24-143; 1952 Code Section 24-143; 1942 Code Section 8555-4; 1932 (37) 1497; 2006 Act No. 318, Section 209, eff May 24, 2006.