(A) Hearing examiners. The Board of Appeals may appoint one or more hearing examiners or designate one or more of its members to serve as hearing examiners to conduct the hearings. The examiner hearing the case shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of hearings until it is submitted to the Board for decision.
(B) Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the Board. A transcript of the proceedings shall be made available to all parties upon request and upon payment of a fee prescribed therefor. Such fees may be established by the Board, but shall not in any event be greater than the cost involved.
(C) Continuances. The Board may grant continuances for good cause shown; however, when a hearing examiner has been assigned to such hearing, no continuances may be granted except by the examiner for good cause shown so long as the matter remains before the examiner.
(D) Oaths and certifications. In any proceedings under this chapter, the Board, any Board member, or the hearing examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify official acts.
(E) Reasonable dispatch. The Board and its representatives shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter before it. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives.
(Ord. 2007-4, passed 11-14-2007)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. 18-1720, 18-1722, and 18-1722.01