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,,HEARING <br />/1\ <br /> <br /> The hearing should be opened precisely at the time advertised in the <br />notice. <br /> <br /> The presiding officer should conducl the hearing and exercise all <br />authority in order to keep the meeting running smoothly and to the point. <br /> <br /> Since any subsequenl court action, on a variance, will be based entirely <br />on the record, it is most important that adequate and thorough records <br />be made. ' <br /> <br /> The presiding officer should present an opening statement explaining <br />the purpose of the meeting and make general guide rules for the conduct <br />of the meeting. A suggested opening statement might be: <br /> <br />l'he public hearing, in accordance with the official notice, is now in <br />se~ion. The Board would like to make it clear that it is bound by <br />rules and lat~ and that these are the determinates when v,,eighing the <br />case. ~n order to conduct the hearing within a reaso'-.able time and <br />to keep to the subject at hand, you are asked to observe the Jollowing <br />rules; <br /> <br />The appellant will state his case fully and furnish the Board with <br />pertinent information concerning the .property.-. <br /> <br />Those who favor the proposed change will be heard first, and <br />those opposed will be heard last. <br /> <br />Each person making a statement will be asked to state their name <br />and address. <br /> <br />Please refrain from repeating what has been said before you, and <br />please do not involve personalities. <br /> <br />~ Be as factual as possible. <br /> <br />· The Board reserves the right tO question any speaker. <br /> <br /> · All statements or questions must be directed to the chair. <br /> <br />The Board will not make a 'decision'on this matter at today's meeting.'. <br />The members will be given an opportunity 'to weigh the statements <br />made here today and will reach a decision at a later meeting.. <br /> <br /> <br />