Procedure For Hearing Cases
Cases shall be heard in the order, in which they appear on the agenda, except a case may be advanced for hearing by order of the Commission upon good cause shown.
At the hearing, the order shall be as follows:
- Presentation of case and explanation and/or report by city staff.
- Open public hearing.
- Statement of applicant or appellant.
- Statements of other persons in favor.
- Statement by those opposed.
- Applicant's rebuttal.
- Close public hearing.
The Chairman may prescribe a reasonable time limit for each side to present its case. To maintain orderly procedure, each side shall proceed without interruption by the other. Cross-examination will not be permitted, but questions may be directed to the Chairman who may allow limited questioning. The name and address of each person speaking shall be recorded in the minutes.
Public Input
This section of the agenda is where anyone wishing to speak may speak on any matter not outlined previously on the agenda. The Chairman will open the floor for any person or organization that would like to speak to the Commissioners on any subject at the discretion of the Commission. The Chairman may prescribe a reasonable time limit for anyone wishing to speak at this time.
