June 1, 1993

        ANIMAL CONTROL HEARINGS

--  GROUND RULES  --

1.         All speakers must state their name for the record.

2.         Only one person will speak at a time.

3.            Anyone speaking must address the Board of Selectmen, except when asking questions of witnesses.

4.            Hearings will be conducted civilly.  Foul language, yelling, or use of degrading and insulting remarks will not be tolerated.

5.         The Animal Control Officer or police officer will speak and present their case first.

6.         When the ACO or police officer finishes their presentation, the owner may ask questions of the ACO, police officer, or any witnesses used.  The owner may then present and finish their case.

7.         The ACO or police officer may then ask questions of the owner and/or owner's witnesses.

8.            Selectmen may ask questions at any time, but should try to limit their questions to the speaker.

9.         There will be a time limit of 5 minutes per side, with rebuttal limited to 2 minutes.