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EXHIBIT 1 <br /> b. A hearing will be scheduled by the EEO Officer within thirty (30) days of the date of <br /> filing of the complaint. <br /> 4. Notice of Hearing <br /> Upon receipt of the request for hearing, the complainant and the respondent will be <br /> notified in writing of the hearing ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. <br /> The ten-day notice may be shortened with the written consent of the parties. A decision <br /> will be issued by the Santa Ana LWDA within sixty (60) days of the date of filing of the <br /> complaint. <br /> The hearing notice shall be in writing and contain the following information: <br /> a. The date of notice, name of the complainant, and the name of the party against whom <br /> the complaint is filed. <br /> b. The date, time and place of hearing before an impartial hearing officer. <br /> c. A statement(s) of the alleged violation(s) <br /> d. Advise as to where information or assistance may be obtained, and the name, address, <br /> and telephone number of the Santa Ana LWDA Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) <br /> Officer who can answer inquiries. <br /> B. Conduct of Hearing <br /> The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner with strict rules of evidence not <br /> applicable. Unnecessary technicalities should be avoided. It should provide the flexibility to <br /> enable adjustment to the circumstances presented. <br /> 1. The hearing officer shall have complete independence to obtain facts and make <br /> decisions. The hearing officer shall be in a position to render impartial decisions and <br /> thus should not be subordinate to the Santa Ana LWDA or its sub recipients. The <br /> hearing officer will be selected from a list of names on file with the EEO Officer. <br /> 2. Full regard must be given to the requirements of due process to insure a fair and <br /> impartial hearing. <br /> 3. The hearing office designated by the EEO Officer to function in a quasi-judicial capacity <br /> should begin the hearing by summarizing the record and the issue and should explain <br /> the manner in which the hearing will be conducted, making sure that everyone involved <br /> understands the proceedings. Such explanations should be adapted to the needs of the <br /> specific situation. The hearing officer might take testimony under oath or affirmation to <br /> give some assurance of veracity to the hearing. <br /> so <br /> EXHIBIT C <br />