A. Hearing by Housing Board. At the time fixed in the notice required by Section 8.96.210 of this chapter, the housing board shall proceed to hear the testimony of the building official or designee and the testimony of the appellant and other competent persons, including members of the public, respecting those matters or issues specifically listed by the appellant in his or her notice of appeal.
B. Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording, or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the housing board.
C. Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing may also be reported by a certified shorthand reporter if such reporter is provided by the appellant at his or her own expense.
D. Continuances. The housing board may, upon request of the appellant or the building official, grant continuances from time to time for good cause shown, or upon its own motion.
E. Oaths-Certification. In any proceedings under this chapter, the housing board, any housing board member, has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts.
F. Reasonable Dispatch. The housing board and its representatives shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter before it. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives. (Prior code § 50.06.601)