Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-8-305: Powers and duties

Each commissioner, and each administrative law judge assigned pursuant to this part, has the authority to: (1) Hear and determine claims against the state falling within the categories enumerated in § 9-8-307 ; (2) Issue subpoenas, swear in witnesses at hearings and other commission functions, effect discovery and issue protective orders and the like, and seek enforcement pursuant to § 4-5-311(a) and (b) ; (3) Rule on motions and objections; (4) Regulate the course of proceedings; (5) Take official notice of: (A) State statutes and the rules and regulations of state agencies; and (B) Any fact that can be judicially noticed; and (6) Issue written findings of facts and opinions of law. Acts 1984, ch. 972, § 5; 1986, ch. 626, § 7; 1997, ch. 165, §§ 4, 5.

Each commissioner, and each administrative law judge assigned pursuant to this part, has the authority to:

(1) Hear and determine claims against the state falling within the categories enumerated in § 9-8-307 ;

(2) Issue subpoenas, swear in witnesses at hearings and other commission functions, effect discovery and issue protective orders and the like, and seek enforcement pursuant to § 4-5-311(a) and (b) ;

(3) Rule on motions and objections;

(4) Regulate the course of proceedings;

(5) Take official notice of: (A) State statutes and the rules and regulations of state agencies; and (B) Any fact that can be judicially noticed; and

(A) State statutes and the rules and regulations of state agencies; and

(B) Any fact that can be judicially noticed; and

(6) Issue written findings of facts and opinions of law.