A. At the time set for hearing, the hearing examiner shall proceed to hear the testimony of department staff or city personnel, the appellant, and other competent persons, including members of the public, respecting those matters or issues specifically listed by the appellant in the notice of appeal.
B. The proceedings at the hearing shall be electronically recorded. Either party may provide a certified shorthand reporter to maintain a record of the proceedings at the party's own expense.
C. The hearing examiner may, upon his or her own accord or upon request of the appellant or the department, for good cause shown, grant continuances.
D. In any proceedings under this chapter, the hearing examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts. (Ord. 2014-0037 § 2)