A. The hearing shall be open to the public and shall be recorded, transcripted and maintained. Opportunity shall be afforded all parties to respond and present evidence and argument on all issues involved. Parties may represent themselves or may be represented by legal counsel or other individuals of their choosing.
B. Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, if the original is not readily available. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original, if available.
C. Witnesses at the hearing, or available persons whose testimony has been submitted in written form, shall be subject to cross-examination by any party as necessary for a full and true disclosure of the facts.
D. The Mayor shall conduct the hearing and have the power to administer oaths. The Mayor and City Council may cause subpoenas to be issued for such witnesses and the production of such books and papers as either party may designate. The subpoenas may be signed by the Mayor and City Council.
E. No hearing shall be valid unless a majority of the Mayor and City Council is present and no decision at the hearing shall be valid and binding unless reached by a majority of those members of the Mayor and City Council present and eligible to vote on the item. (Ord. 1293, 3-23-1998)