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(a) |
The following individuals may be present during the presentation of testimony and evidence to the commission:
(i) |
the complainants, except that no more than three complainants may be present at one time; |
(ii) |
the complainants’ counsel, if applicable; |
(iv) |
the respondent’s counsel, if applicable; |
(v) |
members of the commission; |
(vi) |
staff to the commission; |
(vii) |
a witness, while testifying before the commission; and |
(viii) |
necessary security personnel. |
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(b) |
The complainants, respondent, and counsel for a complainant or respondent may be excluded from a portion of the meeting when the commission discusses administrative, procedural, legal, or evidentiary issues by:
(i) |
the order of the chair, subject to override as provided in Section 63A-14-703; or |
(ii) |
a majority vote of the commission. |
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(c) |
When the commission deliberates at the conclusion of presentation of testimony and evidence, the commission shall ensure that those deliberations are closed to all persons except for the members of the commission and commission staff. |
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