A. Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording, or by any other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the Commission.

B. Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing shall also be reported by a certified court reporter if requested by any party thereto no less than three working days prior to the hearing. All such requests, to be effective, shall be accompanied by payment of a deposit of one-half the estimated cost of the court reporter services. A transcript of the proceedings shall be made available to all other parties upon request and upon payment of the fee prescribed therefor. Such fees may be established by the Commission, but shall in no event be greater than the cost involved.

C. Oaths--Certification. In any proceedings under this chapter, the Commission or any Commission member has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts.

D. Reasonable Dispatch. The Commission and its representatives shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter before it. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives. (Ord. 6475-NS § 11 (part), 1999)