(a) Hearing Examiners. The Board or the Superintendent may appoint one or more hearing examiners or the Board may designate one or more of its members to serve as hearing examiners to conduct hearings. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(b) Conduct of Hearing. The examiner hearing the case shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of hearings.
(c) Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing shall be reported by a phonographic reporter if requested by any party thereto. A transcript of the proceedings shall be made available to all parties upon request and upon payment of the prescribed fee therefor.
(d) Continuances. The Board or the Superintendent may grant continuances; however, when a hearing examiner has been assigned to such hearing, no continuances may be granted except by the hearing examiner for good cause shown so long as the matter remains before the hearing examiner. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(e) Oaths – Certification. In any proceedings under this article, the Superintendent, the Board, any board member, any examining board, the Secretary of the Board or the hearing examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(f) Reasonable Dispatch. The Superintendent, the Board, or the hearing examiner shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter being heard. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(g) Time and Place of Hearing. The Superintendent or the Board shall determine the time and place of hearing. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(h) Attendance of City Attorney. The City Attorney, upon the request of the Superintendent or the Board, may assign one of the City Attorney’s deputies or assistants to attend any hearing, and to give advice on any and all legal matters pertaining to the proceeding. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(i) Maintenance of Order. The Superintendent, the Board or examiner shall require the maintenance of order in the hearing room, may order the exclusion of witnesses, may expel anyone who disturbs the hearing, and may secure the aid of the Police Department for such purposes. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)