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4. Rules of Evidence. The formal rules of evidence shall not apply. Generally, any evidence <br />which is relevant to the issues will be admissible, and concerns relating to the reliability or <br />trustworthiness of the evidence (e.g., hearsay) will go to the weight to be given the evidence. <br />Objections to evidence shall be resolved as a procedural decision by the Chairperson, with the <br />advice of the County Attorney, or his designee ("County Attorney"). <br />5. Role of the County Attorney. The County Attorney shall represent the Board, providing <br />advice as necessary with respect to legal issues. The County Attorney shall not represent county <br />staff or advocate the county staff's position. <br />6. Decorum of Proceedings. Quasi-judicial proceedings are serious, business meetings of the <br />Board, and all parties and other participants are expected to act in a courteous and respectful <br />manner. Loud, rude or disruptive behavior, or outbursts in support of or opposition to statements <br />made by others, will not be tolerated. The Chairperson, with the assistance of the County <br />Attorney, shall maintain the decorum of the proceedings. <br />7. Order of Proceedings. After commissioner disclosures and confirmations, the order of <br />proceedings shall be as follows: <br />a. Open the Public Hearing. <br />b. Witnesses Sworn In. The clerk collectively swears in all persons who plan to <br />testify in the hearing. Attorneys appearing for a parry shall not be required to be <br />sworn in; however, the statements of an attorney who is not sworn in shall be <br />considered argument on behalf of his or her client, but shall not be considered <br />evidence; <br />c. Questions from Commissioners. Commissioners are encouraged to ask questions <br />or raise issues during the parties' presentations, so that all parties have an <br />opportunity to present evidence and argument addressing the questions or issues. <br />d. County Staff's Presentation. County staff makes its presentation and each party <br />has an opportunity to cross-examine staff. Unless there is an objection and the <br />objection is sustained, the agenda package and any power point presentation made <br />by staff shall deemed to be admitted into evidence; <br />e. The Applicant's Presentation. The applicant makes his or her presentation and <br />each party has an opportunity to cross-examine the applicant's witnesses; <br />3 <br />