Laserfiche WebLink
BOWMAN: Yeah. So if we had another hearing -, I mean, because this is an issue that, <br />I think, comes up a lot. And so it would be beneficial for the Commission to maybe have some <br />kind of a professional -. <br />WATANABE: Educational session on that? <br />BOWMAN: Yeah, educational. Not today but at another meeting. <br />WATANABE: Yeah, in the past they have provided us with educational sessions, you <br />know, such as SMA, etc. And I think it’s reflected in the records that we may act upon that as <br />time allows. <br />TORIGOE: Mr. Chairman. <br />WATANABE: Yes, Mr. Torigoe. <br />TORIGOE: But I would caution the Commission, you know, that if you are dealing <br />with contested case matters, that you really need to make your decision based on what is in the <br />contested case record. And so I generally would discourage the Commission from gathering <br />especially scientific expert type information that is not in the specific record for a contested case, <br />okay? <br />WATANABE: Okay. You’ve heard the legal version. <br />SIRACUSA: Not really. I’m having trouble hearing today. <br />TORIGOE: I’m sorry. Basically I just was saying that if -, this Commission handles <br />both advisory and final decisions, and final decisions are all contested case matters; and <br />especially for the contested case matters you need to make your decision based on what is on the <br />record before the Commission. So generally speaking, I would discourage the Commission <br />from, you know, having open workshops to get general background information about especially <br />scientific type matters, which really should be presented by expert testimony for the specific <br />case. <br />WATANABE: So that it’s reflected in the record. <br />SIRACUSA: Got it. <br />WOODWARD: Mr. Chairman. <br />WATANABE: Yes, Mr. Woodward. <br />WOODWARD: If I might -, is it time to make a motion? Because I think that’s -. <br />WATANABE: Yes, I believe -. <br />EXHIBIT A <br />13 <br /> <br />