§ 158-393. Postponements.  


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  • A motion for a postponement or continuance shall be only for good cause shown and shall, if possible, be made in writing, shall be filed with the clerk prior to the date set for hearing, and shall set forth under oath the specific grounds upon which it is based. The motion may be granted by the president or, in his absence, by the vice-president, or in the absence of both, by any three councilmembers, or the presiding officer provided for under section 158-432, provided that once an application has actually proceeded to a hearing, pursuant to the notice issued thereon, no postponement or continuance shall be granted without the consent of the council.

(Code 1956, § 52-121)