§ 158-480. Exhibits.

(a)

Form. Exhibits of documentary character shall be of such size as not unduly to encumber the files and records of the council. Wherever practicable the sheets of each exhibit shall be not more than 8½ inches by 14 inches in size and shall be numbered, and there shall be a brief statement on the first sheet of the exhibit of what the exhibit purports to show. Exhibits shall be limited to factual material relevant to the issue involved in a particular proceeding.

(b)

Tender and service. The original of each exhibit offered shall be tendered to the clerk or a deputy clerk for identification; a copy shall be furnished each councilmember and/or presiding agent of the council, one copy each to the clerk and each counsel for the council, and one copy to each other party of record or his attorney or representative and every other person upon whom any filings or copies of same are required by section 158-236 and upon whom service is required by section 158-240. If any of the persons be not present at the time of tender, his copy shall be furnished to the clerk for later transmittal to that person.

(c)

Excluded exhibits. If an exhibit has been identified, objected to and excluded, the presiding officer shall determine whether or not the party offering the exhibit withdraws the offer, and if so, permit the return of the exhibit to him. If the excluded exhibit is not withdrawn, it shall be given an exhibit number for identification, shall be endorsed by the presiding officer with his ruling, and shall be included in the record, for the purpose only of preserving the exception.

(d)

After hearing. Unless specifically directed by the council, no exhibit will be permitted to be filed in any proceeding after the conclusion of the hearing.

(Code 1956, § 52-133)