A. Goal. Board proceedings will be conducted informally and in a manner so as to provide the maximum opportunity for the participants in the process to resolve their issues amicably, and formal procedural and evidentiary rules shall not apply.

B. When a request for review under BCC 3.99.020 is received by the board, it shall set a date for a public meeting thereon. The board shall adhere strictly to the time limitations set out in BCC 9.19.080 when reviewing a basic operating plan under that section. The director of community development, on behalf of the board, shall give written notice of the time, date, place and purpose of the meeting by mailing such notice to the persons entitled to participate in the meeting under BCC 9.19.070(D) or 9.19.080, as the case may be.

C. The board may adopt such rules and procedures for the orderly and efficient conduct of its meetings as are appropriate to expedite the proceedings and meet the time limits established under Chapter 9.19 BCC, and as are consistent with the goal set forth in BCC 3.99.030(A).

D. The board will meet as needed, but not less frequently than once every 12 months.

E. The board will be provided staff support by the city. (Ord. 5003 § 1, 1997.)