§ 2.93.040. Examination of witnesses.  


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  • In a contested proceeding each side shall have these rights: to call and examine witnesses; to introduce exhibits; to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues; to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence against him. The presiding officer has the discretionary authority to: limit the number of witnesses to testify for each side where their testimony would be cumulative or repetitive in nature; require each side to appoint one (1) spokesman for purposes of cross-examination; limit or curtail any abusive, argumentative, repetitive, or otherwise irrelevant cross-examination; and in conformance with other rules in this Code place reasonable time limits on the right to cross-examine and the presenting of evidence.

(Ord. C-5232 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 2780.3)