The hearing shall be conducted in an impartial and informal manner. All evidence shall be submitted under oath or affirmation. The hearing officer is not bound by the rules of evidence or procedures applicable to judicial proceedings. The Applicant/Recipient shall attend the hearing in person and may be represented by counsel or a representative. While the Applicant/Recipient may or may not be represented by counsel or a representative, the Applicant/Recipient must appear in order for the hearing to be held. However, where the Applicant/Recipient establishes good cause for nonattendance prior to the hearing, counsel or a representative may appear on behalf of the Applicant/Recipient.
(As Sec. 20.60.7, amended by Ord. 212-80, App. 5/16/80; Ord. 152-98, App. 5/8/98; redesignated as Sec. 20.7-52 and amended by Ord. 153-16, File No. 160636, App. 8/1/2016, Eff. 8/31/2016, Oper. 1/1/2017)