Section 3947 - Hearing Procedures - Sequence(a) The public hearing should normally proceed in the following manner: (1) Identification of the appeal case number and parties;(2) Statements on behalf of the appellant;(3) Statements on behalf of the supervisor, or the Board if acting as the lead agency;(4) Statements on behalf of the public;(5) Rebuttal on behalf of the appellant;(6) Rebuttal on behalf of the supervisor, or the Board if acting as the lead agency; and(7) Motion to close the public hearing.(b) Notwithstanding the above, the Chair or the Chair's designee for purposes of conducting the hearing may in the exercise of discretion, determine the order of the proceedings.(c) The Chair or the Chair's designee may impose reasonable time limits upon statements and presentations and may accept written statements in lieu of oral statements. Written statements (12 copies) must be submitted to the Board at least 5 days prior to the hearing.(d) The public hearing shall be recorded electronically. Cost of transcription or reproduction of the electronic recording, if requested, shall be borne by the party making the request.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 3947
1. New section filed 10-1-2002; operative 10-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 40).
2. Amendment filed 7-14-2021; operative 10-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 29). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Note: Authority cited: Section 2755, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 2774.1, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 10-1-2002; operative 10-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 40).
2. Amendment filed 7-14-2021; operative 10/1/2021 (Register 2021, No. 29). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.