R20-5-667. Variance Hearings

A. Except as may be ordered otherwise by the Commission, the party applying for relief shall proceed first at a hearing. B. The party applying for relief shall have the burden of proof. C. A party shall be entitled to present its case or defense by oral or documentary evidence, to submit rebuttal evidence, and to conduct such cross-examination as may be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts. 1. Any oral or documentary evidence may be received, but the Commission shall exclude evidence which is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious. 2. The testimony of a witness shall be upon oath or affirmation administered by the Commission. D. Official notice may be taken of any material fact not appearing in evidence in the record, which is among the traditional matters of judicial notice: provided that the parties shall be given June 30, 2026 Supp. 26-2 Page 59 20 A.A.C. 5 Arizona Administrative Code adequate notice, at the hearing or by reference in the Commission’s decision, of the matters so noticed and shall be given adequate opportunity to show the contrary. E. Minutes shall be taken of the Commission hearings. Copies of the minutes may be obtained by the parties upon written application filed with the secretary of the Commission and upon the payment of fees at the rate provided in the agreement with the Commission.