§ 4.07. Rights of petitioner.

A.

When a hearing is granted, the petitioner shall attend, unless excused by the commission, or by the hearing board, and shall be entitled to:

1.

Be represented by counsel or by a representative;

2.

Testify under oath or affirmation;

3.

Subpoena witnesses;

4.

Cross-examine witnesses;

5.

Cross-examine all employees of the commission or of the director of personnel who have investigated any of the matters involved in the case and whose reports are offered in evidence before the commission or hearing board;

6.

Impeach any witness before the commission or hearing board;

7.

Present such affidavits, exhibits, and other evidence as the commission or hearing board deems pertinent to the inquiry;

8.

Argue the case.

B.

The appointing power, the director of personnel or other members of the commission staff, and any other person whom the commission or hearing board finds to be interested in the matter shall be entitled to the same privileges.

(Ord. 88-0020 § 1 (part), 1988.)