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Section 7. Applicable Standards. In making its decisions, the Commission shall apply the criteria set out in City ordinances and applicable state laws. Section 8. Burden of Proof Unless otherwise required by law, the burden of proof is on the appellant to show that the appellant meets the criteria set out in City ordinances and applicable state laws. Section 9. Order of Hearings The order of the hearing shall be as follows unless revised by the Commission by vote at the hearing: A. Chair opens public hearing, announces the subject matter of the hearing, and described the procedure for conducting the hearing. B. Determination of compliance with public notice requirements. C. Commission member disclosures, if any, including conflicts of interest, ex parte (outside the hearing) contacts or other matter. D. Conduct of the hearing, to include, without limitation: i. Presentation by City staff; ii. Presentation by the applicant; iii. Testimony by persons in attendance; iv. Commission questions of applicant or staff; and v. Closing statements. E. Close the public hearing. F. Commission comments and decision on merits or to take the matter under advisement. Section 10. Continuance Whenever, in the opinion of the Commission, a hearing cannot be completed at a reasonable hour on the original hearing date, or for other good cause as determined by the Commission, the Commission may continue the hearing to a later date. The Commission Secretary may also grant a written request by the appellant for a continuance prior to the hearing date provided that there is good cause. Section 11. Reopening Public Hearing No further evidence shall be presented or considered by the Commission after the hearing is closed, unless the hearing is reopened after all parties are notified and given an opportunity to be heard. Hearings will be reopened only when the Commission deems it necessary to provide justice or fundamental fairness or for other good cause. Page 9 of 10