Rules of the Cost of Government Commission

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3. Conduct of Public Hearing. (a) The public hearing for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule shall be heard before the Commission. The hearing shall be conducted in such a way as to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to offer testimony with respect to the matters specified in the notice of hearing and so as to obtain a clear and orderly record. (b) Any interested person will be afforded an opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, orally or in writing, that are relevant to the matters specified in the notice of hearing. The period for filing written comments or recommendations shall not extend beyond the hearing date, unless specified by the Commission. (c) In every matter requiring a public hearing, the presiding officer shall take public testimony at some point during the hearing. The presiding officer may limit the length of any person's testimony as long as each speaker is accorded a minimum of three minutes. The presiding officer may limit testimony which is unduly repetitious or lengthy. (d) Unless otherwise specifically ordered by the Commission, testimony given at the public hearing need not be reported verbatim. All supporting written statement, maps, charts, tabulations, or similar data offered at the hearing, and which are deemed by the Commission to be authentic and relevant, shall be received and made a part of the record. 4. Action. The Commission shall consider all relevant comments and material or record before taking final action in a rule making proceeding. The Commission may make its decision at the public hearing or announce the date it intends to make its decision. If requested by an interested person, the Commission shall issue a concise statement of the principal reasons for and against its determination. 5. Filing of Rules. The Commission, upon adopting, amending, or repealing a rule and upon the approval by the Mayor, shall file certified copies of the rule with the County Clerk.