SEC. 20-10. CONDUCT OF HEARINGS.
   (A)   All hearings shall be open to the public.
   (B)   The person requesting the hearing shall first present evidence to justify the tree not being removed. Thereafter, the superintendent may present evidence. The burden of proof to justify having the tree remain is on the person requesting the hearing.
   (C)   The hearing officer shall conduct the hearing in an informal fashion and shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence.
(`64 Code, Sec. 32-10) (Ord. No. 2454)