c . Maintain decorum throughout the hearing ; d . Determine the order of procedure throughout the hearing ;
e . Have the authority and discretion , in accordance with these bylaws , to make rulings on all questions that pertain to matters of procedure and to the admissibility of evidence ; f .
5.3 Hearing Officer
Act in such a way that all information reasonably relevant to the continued appointment or clinical privileges of the individual requesting the hearing is considered by the hearing panel in formulating its recommendations ;
g . Conduct argument by counsel on procedural points and may do so outside the presence of the hearing panel ; and
h . Seek legal counsel when s / he feels it is appropriate . Legal counsel to the hospital may advise the presiding officer or panel chair .
5.3.1 As an alternative to the hearing panel described above , the CEO , acting for the Board and in conjunction with the Chief of Staff ( or those of the chair of the Board , if the hearing is occasioned by a Board determination ) may instead appoint a hearing officer to perform the functions that would otherwise be carried out by the hearing panel . The hearing officer may be an attorney in non-clinical matters .
5.3.2 The hearing officer may not be any individual who is in direct economic competition with the individual requesting the hearing , and shall not act as a prosecuting officer or as an advocate to either side at the hearing . In the event a hearing officer is appointed instead of a hearing panel , all references to the “ hearing panel ” or “ presiding officer ” shall be deemed to refer instead to the hearing officer , unless the context would clearly require otherwise .
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