OAR 350-040-0080: Hearings

(1) The Commission will conduct a hearing on every application accepted as complete by the Director. (2) The Commission shall provide 20 days notice of the hearing to interested parties and the public. (3) The hearing shall take place as follows, noting the Chair may provide specific direction for the conduct of the hearing related to the time allowed for presentations and similar procedural issues: (a) The applicant may present the basis for the urban area boundary revision. (b) Federal, state, county, tribal and other government officials may participate through submission of oral or written comments. (c) The public may participate through submission of oral or written comments. (d) After those who participate in the hearing on behalf of the government or the public are finished, the applicant shall have the opportunity to respond to the comments presented. (e) After all presentations are complete, the Commission shall deliberate on the proposed urban area boundary revisions.