In matters brought before the Commission for public hearing which were initiated by an applicant, the applicant, his or her agent or attorney shall be heard first, members of the public next, and staff next. The applicant shall have the right to reply last. No person may speak for more than five (5) minutes without consent of the Commission. No person speaking at a public hearing shall be subject to cross-examination. All questions shall be posed by members of the Commission. In matters not initiated by an applicant, members of the public shall speak in the order in which requests were received, or in an order as the Commission shall determine.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999)