§ 1501-31. Ex Parte Communications Prohibited.  


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  • A person may not communicate with a hearing examiner to influence a decision in a matter pending before an examiner other than at a public hearing or in a writing that is made a part of the record of the proceeding. This provision shall not prohibit communication between an examiner and any member of the administration assigned to assist or give legal counsel to the examiner in the pending proceeding. Violation of this Section is a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(Ord. 241-1996, eff. Sept. 6, 1996)