Section 001-1-12 - General Conduct of RearingA. Opening Statement: The presiding officer shall open the hearing by describing in general terms the purpose of the hearing and the general procedure governing the conduct.B. Transcription of Testimony: All testimony at a hearing shall be recorded and, if necessary, transcribed.C. Witnesses: Witnesses shall be sworn. Witnesses will be required to state for the record their name, residence and who they represent, if anyone, for the purpose of the hearing.D. Testimony: All persons offering testimony in written form may offer a brief oral summary of the writing. All persons offering testimony in written form may be subject to questioning. This sub-section D shall not be construed to prevent oral testimony at a scheduled hearing by any member of the public who requests and is granted time to testify.
01-001 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 12