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f. Each Intervener's (if any) Presentation. Each intervener (if any) makes his or her <br />presentation and each party has an opportunity to cross-examine the intervener's <br />witnesses; <br />g. Input from Members of the Public. Members of the public who were sworn in by <br />the clerk address the commission. Each party shall have an opportunity to cross- <br />examine members of the public; however, parties are reminded that members of <br />the public are not parties to the proceeding, and while the parties shall have the <br />right to cross-examine on all relevant issues, parties shall refrain from cross- <br />examination which is harassing or rude to members of the public; <br />h. Final Presentations by the Parties. Each party has a final opportunity to present <br />evidence, in the following order: county staff, each intervener (if any) and the <br />applicant, who shall have the right to make the final presentation; <br />i. Final Arguments by the Parties. Each party has an opportunity to present final <br />arguments to the Board, in the following order: county staff, each intervener (if <br />any) and the applicant, who shall have the right to make the final argument; <br />j. Record. The Chairperson confirms that all records and other tangible evidence <br />have been admitted into evidence and are in the hands of the clerk; <br />k. Close the Public Hearing. <br />Decision by the Board <br />1. Decision. The Board deliberates and makes its decision based on substantial, competent <br />evidence presented at the hearing and the applicable law. <br />2. Substantial, Competent Evidence. "Substantial" evidence is evidence which provides a <br />factual basis from which a fact in issue may reasonably be inferred. "Competent" evidence is <br />evidence which is sufficiently relevant and material to the ultimate question that a reasonable <br />person would accept it as adequate to support the conclusion reached. Relevant, fact -based <br />statements, whether from experts or not, generally constitute competent evidence. General <br />statements of support or opposition to a project, standing alone, do not constitute competent <br />evidence. <br />3. Essential Requirements of Applicable Law. The Board's decision shall also be consistent <br />with the essential requirements of applicable law. The County Attorney will advise the Board <br />with respect to the essential requirements of applicable law. <br />0 <br />