Administrative Investigation.
Section 18
SEC. 18. Administrative Investigation. - Within five days after the filing of written charges under oath, respondent Certified Public Accountant shall be furnished a copy thereof requiring him to answer the same. The administrative investigation shall be conducted by the Board of Accountancy or any of its members as may be designated by the Chairman, or may be conducted by a legal or hearing officer of the Professional Regulation Commission: Provided, However, that the decision shall be promulgated by a majority of the members of the Board. The rules and regulations promulgated by the Professional Regulation Commission pursuant to its rule making power shall govern the procedure and conduct of administrative investigation before the Board.