§ 8.100.810 — Conduct of hearing

8.100.810 Conduct of hearing.

A. Rules. Hearings need not be conducted according to the technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Government Code Section 11513, subsections (a), (b) and (c) as presently written or hereinafter amended shall apply to hearings under this chapter. B. Oral Evidence. Oral evidence shall be taken only upon oath or affirmation. C. Exclusion of Evidence. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. D. Rights of Parties. Each party shall have these rights, among others: 1. To call and examine witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues of the hearing; 2. To introduce documentary and physical evidence; 3. To cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues of the hearing; 4. To impeach any witness regardless of which party first called the witness to testify; 5. To rebut the evidence presented against the party; 6. To present himself or herself or to be represented by anyone of his or her choice who is lawfully permitted to do so. E. Official Notice. In reaching a decision, official notice may be taken, either before or after submission of the case for decision, of any fact which may be judicially noticed by the courts of this state or of official records of the board or departments and ordinances of the city or rules and regulations of the board. (Prior code § 49.11.1112)