Magistrate lays out hearing rules: oath, time limits, and public-comment process
Special Magistrate Suzanne Van Wijk opened the Sept. 24 hearing, read the governing ordinance, explained that testimony is under oath and subject to cross-examination, and described public-comment time limits (3 minutes for individuals, 10 minutes for organizational representatives). She emphasized that a full public hearing will be held when items are taken up so comments will be on the record.
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At the start of the Sept. 24 session, Special Magistrate Suzanne Van Wijk told attendees the proceeding was governed by Walton County ordinance and explained how the hearing would operate.
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