However, while not specifically stated in the Board’s Procedural
Rules, the Board concludes that its hearing officers are withoutthe power to rule upon such motions in that the substitution of aparty is tantamount to the joinder of one party (which is withinthe hearing officer’s power) and the dismissal of another (whichis not within the hearing officer’s power).
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Allowed
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