The hearing shall be held at the time, date, and at the location specified in the notice of hearing and shall incorporate the following procedure.
(A) The Township Clerk shall first determine that service of the notice of hearing has been made on the owner or occupants of the dwelling in the manner required by this subchapter.
(B) The Township Building Inspector shall then relate to the Township Board the circumstances, conditions, and defects giving rise to his or her having made his or her report of violations to the Township Board, and shall further submit photographs and/or any other pertinent evidence pertaining to the condition of the structure for the consideration of the Township Board.
(C) The owner and/or occupant of the premises shall then be given an opportunity to offer testimony, evidentiary exhibits, and any other material to explain the condition or defect or to mitigate action the Township Board might take.
(D) Testimony may be taken under oath at the option of the Township Board.
(Ord. 10, passed 5-23-1979)