(a) Generally. Any party to an appeal may, in writing, request a postponement of a scheduled hearing. A request for postponement may not be granted except for good cause shown.
(b) Form of request; decision. A request for postponement shall be in writing, stating in detail the reasons the postponement is desired. The request shall include a statement by the party making the request, agreeing to pay any additional expenses incurred if the postponement is granted, including readvertising, costs of the official stenographer, and other reasonable administrative costs as assessed by the Board. Copies of all requests shall be mailed to all parties and attorneys of record and to the County Attorney. The request for postponement shall be decided by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board.
(c) Six month limit. The Board shall hear an appeal within six months from the date of the filing thereof, unless the Board waives this requirement upon good cause shown.
(Bill No. 53-86; Bill No. 12-88; Bill No. 99-93; Bill No. 14-01; Bill No. 13-21)