(a) All hearings shall proceed as in a trial of a civil action with the Mayor having the burden of going forward. The Village shall be limited to evidence relating to the reasons set forth for the suspension, unless Council determines justice requires other evidence be admitted.
(b) In all hearings, the Council shall not be strictly bound by the rules of evidence.
(c) All testimony shall be given under oath, to be administered by an officer authorized to administer oaths, and shall be recorded by electronic means, or as determined by Council.
(d) All parties shall have the right to appear and be heard in person, or by legal counsel, to present their case.
(e) All parties shall have the right to:
(1) Offer and examine witnesses and present evidence in support of their case; and
(2) Cross-examine adverse witnesses and offer evidence in support of their case; and
(3) Proffer evidence into the record if its admission has been denied.
(Ord. 1035-11. Passed 6-11-12.)