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A. Before rendering a decision or recommendation on any application for which a public hearing is required, the examiner shall hold a public hearing thereon. Unless otherwise required by the Auburn City Code, all hearings conducted by the examiner shall be open record hearings. Notice of the place and time of the public hearing shall be given as provided in the ordinance governing the application. If none is specifically set forth, the following notice requirements shall be followed:

1. Be given not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing;

2. Set forth the time, place and purpose of such hearing;

3. Be provided in accordance with the requirements of ACC 14.07.040.

B. The examiner shall have the power to prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct of hearings under this chapter subject to review by the city council and to administer oaths and preserve order.

C. At the close of the testimony the examiner may close the public hearing, continue the hearing to a time and date certain, or close the public hearing pending the submission of additional information on or before a date certain.

D. Until a final action on the application is taken, the examiner may dismiss the application for failure to diligently pursue the application after notice is given to all parties of record.

E. If a project consists of different actions which require separate hearings to be held for each action, one consolidated hearing shall be held as required by ACC Title 14. (Ord. 6442 § 31, 2012; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987. Formerly 18.66.130.)