§ 2.90.110. Prehearing conference.

A.

Upon receipt of the response, or the time has passed and the respondent has failed to answer the allegations of the complaint, the clerk shall furnish copies of the complaint and response, if any, to the complainant, the respondent, and the hearing officer, including the notice setting the time and place for a prehearing conference.

B.

The prehearing conference shall be held no later than 30 days after receipt of the response or the time for filing a response has run.

C.

Both the complainant and the respondent may be represented by counsel at all proceedings after the filing of the complaint. An attorney representing a party shall file with the clerk an entry of appearance, furnishing the clerk with his or her name, mailing address, telephone, and facsimile numbers and email addresses, if any.

D.

At the prehearing conference, the following matters shall be considered:

1.

Time and place for hearing on the complaint and response;

2.

Any stipulations of fact;

3.

Any motions to be filed;

4.

Any simplifications of the issues;

5.

Scheduling motions, briefing, and any other relevant matters;

6.

Exchange of evidence which shall not be later than 20 days before the hearing; and

7.

Any other matters that the hearing officer determines will provide a fair and orderly hearing.

(Ord. No. 2010-10, § 1, 4-20-10)