Section 6605 Of Chapter 7. Appeal Proceedings From California Labor Code >> Division 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 7.

. The appeals board may appoint one or more hearing officers in any proceeding, as it may deem necessary or advisable, and may defer, remove to itself, or transfer to a hearing officer the proceedings on any appeal. Any hearing officer appointed by the appeals board has the powers, jurisdiction, and authority granted by law, by the order of appointment, and by the rules of the appeals board.