Section 6604 Of Chapter 7. Appeal Proceedings From California Labor Code >> Division 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 7.
6604
. The appeals board may, in accordance with rules of practice
and procedure which it shall adopt, direct and order a hearing
officer:
(a) To try the issues in any proceeding before it, whether of fact
or of law, and make and file a finding, order, or decision based
thereon.
(b) To hold hearings and ascertain facts necessary to enable the
appeals board to determine any proceeding or to make any order or
decision that the appeals board is authorized to make, or necessary
for the information of the appeals board.