A Hearing Officer should begin the Officer’s call by introducing himself or herself to the litigants and other attendants. Opening remarks should include informing the citizens as to the nature and manner of the proceedings. Opening remarks may include information about the order that cases will be called, the need to maintain proper decorum, continuances, acceptable and unacceptable defenses, the availability of pre-trial conferences and the range of potential fines.
(1993 Code, § 39.30) (Ord. 98-17, passed 11-18-1998; Ord. 2000-04, passed 3-15-2000)