§ 2.102.020. Hearing procedures.

(a)

The rules of evidence shall not apply, but the board of county commissioners shall rule on objections and on the admissibility of evidence. The hearing may be tape-recorded, at the discretion of the board. The parties involved have the right to be represented by legal counsel or other representative of their choice. It is the responsibility of each of the parties to advise the board of the participation by legal counsel or other representative. The complainant shall provide for the compensation of his or her legal counsel or other representative.

(b)

The board shall begin the hearing by summarizing the complaint and the issues and explaining that the scope of the hearing is limited to the complaint. The complainant's case shall be presented first and the appointing official's case shall be presented second. All testimony shall be under oath.

(c)

The parties have the right to call witnesses and present documentary evidence at the hearing. They shall also have the opportunity to cross-examine any witness or party that testifies. The board may also question any witness or party. Each party shall be given the opportunity to make a closing argument.

(Ord. 7551 § 2, 1984)