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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The hearing notice shall be in writing and contain the following information: <br /> <br /> a. The date of notice, name of the complainant, and the name of the party against <br /> whom the complaint is filed. <br /> <br /> b. The date, time and place of hearing before an impartial hearing officer. <br /> <br /> <br /> c. A statement(s) of the alleged violation(s) <br /> <br /> d. Advise as to where information or assistance may be obtained, and the name, <br /> address, and telephone number of the Santa Ana LWIA Equal Employment <br /> Opportunities (EEO) Officer who can answer inquiries. <br /> <br /> B. Conduct of Hearing <br /> <br /> The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner with strict rules of evidence <br /> not applicable. Unnecessary technicalities should be avoided. It should provide <br /> the flexibility to enable adjustment to the circumstances presented. <br /> <br /> 1. The hearing officer shall have complete independence to obtain facts and make <br /> decisions. The hearing officer shall be in a position to render impartial <br /> decisions and thus should not be subordinate to the Santa Ana LWIA or its sub <br /> recipients. The hearing officer will be selected from a list of names on file with <br /> the EEO Officer. <br /> <br /> 2. Full regard must be given to the requirements of due process to insure a fair <br /> and impartial hearing. <br /> <br /> <br /> 3. The hearing office designated by the EEO Officer to function in a quasi-judicial <br /> <br /> capacity should begin the hearing by summarizing the record and the issue and <br /> should explain the manner in which the hearing will be conducted, making sure <br /> that everyone involved understands the proceedings. Such explanations <br /> should be adapted to the needs of the specific situation. The hearing officer <br /> might take testimony under oath or affirmation to give some assurance of <br /> veracity to the hearing. <br /> <br /> 4. The burden of proof should be reasonable and flexible, dependent upon the <br /> circumstances of the case involved. The hearing officer determines the order <br /> <br /> of proof. Generally, the party making the complaint has the obligation of <br /> establishing his or her case and should be examined first. <br /> EXHIBIT C <br /> <br /> <br /> 25K-55 page 33 of 54 <br />