D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-Z506

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 11-Z506 - PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES

506.1

Any individual or organization representative may appear at a hearing in a rulemaking case proceeding, and may present, within the time limits determined by the Commission, evidence, testimony, or argument that is relevant and not unduly repetitious pursuant to Subtitle Z § 408.3.

506.2

There are no parties in a rulemaking case proceeding.

506.3

The presiding officer shall have authority to:

(a) Call the hearing to order;

(b) Consider preliminary matters, including, but not limited to, motions, and qualifying expert witnesses;

(c) Conduct the hearing;

(d) Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;

(e) Exclude unduly repetitious or irrelevant testimony, and permit a witness to adopt the prior testimony of another witness;

(f) Adjourn a hearing and establish the date when the hearing will be continued;

(g) Close the hearing and record;

(h) Take action to maintain decorum and order; and

(i) Take any other action authorized by this title or necessary under this subtitle.

506.4

The order for presenting evidence and arguments at the public hearing for a rulemaking case proceeding shall be as follows:

(a) Call to order and opening statement by the presiding officer;

(b) Consideration of preliminary matters, including, but not limited to, motions and qualifying expert witnesses;

(c) Petitioner's case;

(d) Reports or statements by the Office of Planning and other government agency representatives, as needed;

(e) Affected ANC(s);

(f) Individuals and organization representatives in support of the petition;

(g) Individuals and organization representatives in opposition to the petition; and

(h) Individuals and organization representatives who are undeclared with respect to the petition.

506.5

The Commission may close the record at the end of a hearing and vote either to deny the petition or take proposed action to grant the petition. Alternatively, the Commission may schedule the case for proposed action at a public meeting.

506.6

No decision or order of the Commission on a petition shall be made except upon the exclusive record of the proceedings before the Commission.

506.7

All testimony shall be provided under oath or affirmation.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-Z506

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016)