The Assistant Secretary shall appoint a representative or
representatives whose functions shall be to supervise the hearing and
vote. Such representative(s) shall have final authority to issue such
rulings as shall be appropriate or necessary to insure a full and fair
hearing and vote. Upon his own motion or upon consideration of the
petition of any interested person the Assistant Secretary's
Representative may disqualify any officer(s) or member(s) of the union
from participation in the conduct of the hearing (except in the capacity
of witness or counsel).
[29 FR 8264, July 1, 1964, as amended at 29 FR 8480, July 7, 1964]
