A. Oral Testimony: The presiding officer may declare oral testimony to be out of order and require it to cease, if such testimony fails to comply with the following standards:
1. Time Limitations: The presiding officer may limit the time allotted to presentation of oral testimony at a public hearing. Any such allocation of time shall provide for a reasonable opportunity for proponents and opponents of an issue to be heard.
2. Standards For Oral Testimony: Oral testimony made at a public hearing shall comply with the following standards:
a. Testimony shall directly address the subject matter under consideration.
b. Testimony shall not be unduly repetitious of testimony already given.
c. Testimony shall comply with any time restrictions established by the presiding officer.
B. Written Testimony: Written testimony submitted for inclusion in the record of any public hearing shall comply with the following standards, and the presiding officer may declare such testimony inadmissible for failure to comply with these standards:
1. Written testimony must be submitted to the city clerk not later than five o'clock (5:00) P.M. on the day on which the public hearing is scheduled or two (2) hours before the time scheduled for the hearing, whichever is the earlier.
2. Written testimony shall include the signature and address of the submittor.
3. Written testimony shall address the subject matter under consideration.
C. Presiding Officer To Decide Admissibility: All rulings relating to admissibility of oral or written testimony shall be decided by the presiding officer, unless overruled by a majority of the members of the governing board present and voting. (2008 Code)