Section PRP.02.19 — Hearing Procedures

(a) Before making a decision on an application for a Variance, Conditional Use Permit, any appeal, or any amendments to this Code, the Land Use Review Board shall hold a hearing on the application, appeal, or amendment. At least one member of the Board shall preside over the hearing, except that the Review Board may designate a hearing officer to conduct the hearing in lieu of a Board member.

(b) Any hearing mandated under this Code shall be held within 60 days of receipt of application for variance, permit, or amendments to Code.

(d) At least 48 hours notice shall be given of the hearing(s).

(e) The Board may place reasonable and equitable limitations on the presentation of evidence and arguments so that the matter at issue may be heard and decided without undue delays.

(f) The Board may continue the hearing until a subsequent meeting and may keep the hearing open to take additional information until the final decision is made.

(g) It shall be the responsibility of the Board to assure that a taped recording shall be made of all hearings and that such recording shall be kept for at least two years. A permanent written record shall also be made of the hearings and the records shall be stored in the Land Management Office.

(h) Whenever practicable, all documentary evidence presented at a hearing as well as all other types of evidence shall be made a part of the record of the proceedings and shall be kept by the Tribe for at least two years. The evidence shall be kept by the Land Management Office.