A. Evidence of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their serious affairs shall be admissible.
B. Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.
C. All offered evidence, not objected to, will be received by the hearing officer subject to his or her power to exclude irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious matter.
D. Evidence objected to may be received by the hearing officer and rulings on its admissibility or exclusion shall be made at the time of a final order issued.
E. Testimony of witnesses shall be upon oath or affirmation administered by the hearing officer. Such testimony shall be subject to cross examination. A witness may be heard other than under oath without being subject to cross examination, but any informal statements of fact will not be part of the record for decision, review or appeal purposes.
F. The hearing officer may limit oral argument in his/her discretion.
G. A person authorized to be heard shall have the right to present his/her case by oral, documentary, or other satisfactory evidence, to submit evidence in rebuttal, and to conduct such cross examination as may be required for a full and complete disclosure of facts.
H. The hearing officer may limit expert opinion evidence in his/her discretion.
I. Rules of privilege recognized by law shall be applicable.
J. After first advising of intention to do so, notice may be taken of judicially cognizable facts as is provided by law.
K. Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts or by incorporation by reference.
L. The provisions of ORS 183.450 shall be applicable. (Ord. 157, 6-14-2006)