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c. Once recognized by the Chairperson, any Commissioner may speak and <br />may be limited by the Chairperson until all other Commissioners have had <br />an opportunity to speak. <br />d. During the public hearing, any Commissioner may ask unlimited questions <br />of the staff, the applicant or any member of the public who has spoken <br />before the Commission after being recognized by the Chairperson. <br />e. The Chairperson may, at his/her discretion, encourage the proponents <br />and opponents of any matter to organize into spokesperson groups in the <br />interest of expediency and to avoid repetition. However, no person <br />desiring to speak shall be denied the right to do so. <br />f. Closing the public hearing: <br />1) After all speakers have been heard, the Chairperson shall declare <br />the hearing closed. <br />2) A closed hearing may be re -opened only on motion and vote as <br />hereinafter provided. <br />g. Commission Discussion: <br />1) After close of the public hearing, members of the Commission may <br />publicly discuss the matter before them and may ask questions, <br />with the permission of the Chairperson, of persons who have <br />spoken before the Commission. Speakers shall respond to <br />questions posed and not introduce new testimony. <br />2) Upon conclusion of the discussion, if any, the Chairperson shall ask <br />for a motion declaring the decision of the Commission. The motion <br />shall be made and seconded. <br />3) Prior to a vote, the motion may be further discussed by members of <br />the Commission. <br />h. Any decision or ruling of the Chairperson (including discretionary rulings) <br />may be appealed by request of any member (at any time). The <br />Chairperson shall ask for a roll call vote of the Commission to determine if <br />the decision of the Chairperson shall be upheld. If the roll call vote loses, <br />the Chairperson is reversed. <br />4. WITHDRAWALS <br />Resolution No. 2016-01 <br />Page 4 of 12 <br />