Unless otherwise provided in this Code, or by law, every public hearing
required by law, ordinance, or resolution to be held on any legislative or
administrative matter shall be conducted in accordance with this section.
A. Notice. Every hearing shall be preceded by 10 days'
mailed notice to all persons entitled thereto by law, ordinance, or regulation
unless only published notice is required. The notice shall state the time,
place, and purpose of the hearing. Failure to give the notice or defects in
it shall not invalidate the proceedings if a good faith effort has been made
to comply with this subsection.
B. Conduct of hearing. At the hearing, each party in interest
shall have an opportunity to be heard and to present such evidence as is relevant
to the proceeding. The Council may adopt rules governing the conduct of hearings,
records to be made, and such other matters as it deems necessary.
C. Record. Upon the disposition of any matter after hearing,
the Council shall have prepared a written summary of its findings and decisions
and enter the summary in the official Council minutes.