You are working in a law office with an attorney who is thinking about broadening the office areas of practice to include representation in administrative matters. You have been tasked with doing the initial research for the partner in the firm.

The North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings central panel adjudicatory functions are found in Article 3 of the Administrative Procedure Act. Office of Administrative Hearings has concurrent jurisdiction with certain autonomous agencies as well pursuant to the parallel adjudicatory procedures set out in Article 3A. In contrast to the concurrent jurisdiction in Article 3A, Article 3 confers exclusive jurisdiction to the Office of Administrative Hearings over contested case hearings involving most of North Carolina's State agencies.

In a memorandum, research and explain the distinctions between concurrent and exclusive jurisdiction of the Office of Administrative Hearings. Additionally, research and explain four different types of cases that will be heard by the Office of Administrative Hearings and the process for initiation and progression of the cases through the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Prepare your findings in a memorandum format. Give credit to all sources.