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1.7 Rules of Evidence a. The Board shall not be bound by the strict rules of evidence. Any evidence which is relevant and material to the complaint may be admitted. Effect shall be given to the rules of privilege recognized by law. 1.8 Right to Appear a. Any person, officer, or employee, or his or her authorized representative, having business with the Board may appear before it unless the Board determines by a vote of the majority of the Board that the person, officer, or employee, or his or her representative, is acting in a manner which prevents and compromises the orderly and peaceful conduct of its proceedings. 1.9 Maintenance and Custody of Files and Records a. The legal counsel to the Board shall have charge of the Board's official records and shall be responsible for the maintenance and custody of the files and records of the Board, including the papers, transcripts of testimonies, and exhibits filed in proceedings, the minutes of all actions taken by the Board, and all its decisions, informal advisory opinions, interim opinions, formal opinions, rules, and approved forms. The legal counsel or delegate shall receive all documents required to be filed with the Board and shall promptly stamp the time and date upon papers filed with the Board. The legal counsel is responsible for the administration of the Board. 1.10 Authentication of Board Action a. All decisions, advisory opinions, and interim opinions of the Board shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board or in accordance with authority delegated by the Board. 1.11 Staff Opinions a. The legal counsel may give opinions over the telephone or in writing at the direction of the Board. A record shall be kept of all advice given under this rule and shall be available to the Board members at the Board meeting following the date on which the advice is given. -3-