2.30.060 Powers and jurisdiction.
A. The Hearing Examiner has jurisdiction only over those matters prescribed by the Anacortes Municipal Code.
B. The Hearing Examiner has the authority to conduct public hearings and decide matters as prescribed by the Anacortes Municipal Code.
C. The Hearing Examiner pro tem, in the event of absence or the inability of the Hearing Examiner to act, has all the duties and powers of the Hearing Examiner.
D. In the performance of his or her duties, the Hearing Examiner may:
1. Administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, rule upon offers of proof, receive relevant evidence, and conduct discovery procedures pursuant to Washington State Court Rules; except that no person may be compelled to divulge information which he or she could not be compelled to divulge in a court of law;
2. Upon the request of any party, or upon the Hearing Examiner’s own volition, issue and cause to be served subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production for examination of any books, records, or other information in the possession or under the control of any witness. A subpoena must state the name and address of the witness sought, and if for the production of books, documents or things, must specifically identify the same and the relevance thereof to the issues involved.
3. Regulate the course of the hearing in accordance with this chapter and other applicable ordinances;
4. Hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;
5. Decide any procedural requests or similar matters;
6. Take any other action authorized by the Anacortes Municipal Code. (Ord. 2988 § 1(Att. A), 2016)