Witnesses shall swear or affirm to tell the truth. The oath or affirmation shall be taken by the hearing officer.
The enforcing officer shall present his or her case first, with oral testimony and documentary evidence or other exhibits. The responding party shall have the right to be represented by counsel, and shall have the right of cross-examination.
The responding party may present its response after the enforcing officer has presented his or her case. The enforcing officer shall have the right of cross-examination.
After both sides have completed presenting evidence, the enforcing officer may comment on the evidence and argue.
After the enforcing officer has commented on the evidence and/or argued, the responding party may do the same.
(Ord. 2646, passed - -1982)