A. Testimony: Hearsay testimony may be admitted by the administrative hearing officer in making his/her determination. The administrative hearing officer shall determine the weight, if any, to be given to the testimony.
B. Evidence: The technical rules of evidence shall not apply. Relevant documents may be received into evidence without formal proof of authenticity. The administrative hearing officer shall determine the weight, if any, to be afforded documents received into evidence.
C. Transcript Of Proceedings: The hearing shall be recorded. The city shall determine the manner in which the transcript of proceedings shall occur. Either party may request that the proceedings be taken and transcribed by a certified court reporter. The cost of the court reporter shall be borne by the party requesting the court reporter. The city may, at its cost, record the proceedings. If a recording is made, a respondent may obtain a transcript at respondent's cost.
D. Continuances: All administrative law hearings shall be conducted on the date set for hearing. For good cause shown, a continuance may be granted at the discretion of the administrative hearing officer. The purpose of administrative hearings is to provide a prompt resolution of alleged code violations, and accordingly, the request for and the grant of, continuances shall be granted only for good cause shown. (Ord. M-101-07, 12-17-2007; amd. Ord. M-22-08, 6-16-2008)