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Conduct of oral hearings. 1. Hearings shall be conducted by a Hearing Officer in full independence.

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• Conduct of mediation In consultation with the mediator, the parties will determine a location, timetable and procedure for the mediation or, if the parties cannot agree on these matters within 7 Working Days of the appointment of the mediator these matters will be determined by the mediator.

• Conduct of Mediation Sessions Mediation hearings will be conducted in an informal manner and discovery will not be allowed. The discussions, statements, writings and admissions will be confidential to the proceedings (pursuant to California Evidence Code sections 1115 through 1128) and will not be used for any other purpose unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing. The parties may agree to exchange any information they deem necessary. Both parties shall have a representative attend the mediation who is authorized to settle the dispute, though City's recommendation of settlement may be subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council. Either party may have attorneys, witnesses or experts present.

• Conduct of the Hearing The arbitrator shall hold the hearing in Portland, Oregon unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. The hearing shall commence within sixty (60) working days of the arbitrator's acceptance of the case, unless both parties agree to an extension of time. If the arbitrator or either party requests that post-hearing briefs be submitted, the arbitrator shall establish a date for the submission of such briefs and the hearing will be deemed to have been closed by such date.

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• Conduct of Local Church Operations From the date of this Disaffiliation Agreement through and until the Closing, the Local Church: (a) will conduct its operations substantially in accordance with past practice and will use commercially reasonable efforts, subject to the foregoing, to maintain and preserve its operations and organization consistent with past practice and efficient and economical management, (b) will not take any action that is inconsistent with its charitable purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or that otherwise adversely affects its tax-exempt status, and (c) will not take any action that would cause its representations and warranties in this Disaffiliation Agreement not to remain true and correct as of Closing, except with the prior written consent of the Annual Conference.

• Conduct of Logging Unless otherwise specifi- cally provided herein, Purchaser shall fell trees desig- nated for cutting and shall remove the portions that meet Utilization Standards, as provided in B2.2, prior to accep- tance of subdivision for completion of logging under B6.36. Forest Service may make exceptions for occa- sional trees inadvertently not cut or trees or pieces not removed for good reason, including possible damage to forest resources or gross economic impracticability at the time of removal of other timber. Logging shall be con- ducted in accordance with the following, unless C6.4 pro- visions set forth requirements to meet special or unusual logging conditions:

• Hearings Within the time period specified in Section 8.4(d), the matter shall be presented to the arbitrator at a hearing by means of written submissions of memoranda and verified witness statements, filed simultaneously, and responses, if necessary in the judgment of the arbitrator or both the parties. If the arbitrator deems it to be essential to a fair resolution of the dispute, live cross-examination or direct examination may be permitted, but is not generally contemplated to be necessary. The arbitrator shall actively manage the arbitration with a view to achieving a just, speedy and cost-effective resolution of the dispute, claim or controversy. The arbitrator may, in his or her discretion, set time and other limits on the presentation of each party's case, its memoranda or other submissions, and refuse to receive any proffered evidence, which the arbitrator, in his or her discretion, finds to be cumulative, unnecessary, irrelevant or of low probative nature. Except as otherwise set forth herein, any arbitration hereunder will be conducted in accordance with the CPR Rules for Non-Administered Arbitration of Business Disputes then prevailing (except that the arbitration will not be conducted under the auspices of the CPR and the fee schedule of the CPR will not apply). Except as expressly set forth in Section 8.8(b), the decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties, and judgment thereon may be had and will be enforceable in any court having jurisdiction over the parties. Arbitration awards will bear interest at an annual rate of the Prime Rate plus 2% per annum. To the extent that the provisions of this Agreement and the prevailing rules of the CPR conflict, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.

• Public Records Law This Agreement, including attachments, is subject to disclosure under Florida’s public records law subject to limited applicable exemptions. SUBRECIPIENT acknowledges, understands, and agrees that, except as noted below, all information in its application and attachments will be disclosed, without any notice to SUBRECIPIENT, if a public records request is made for such information, and the COUNTY will not be liable to SUBRECIPIENT for such disclosure. Social security numbers are collected, maintained and reported by the COUNTY must comply with IRS 1099 reporting requirements and are exempt from public records pursuant to Florida Statutes §119.071. If SUBRECIPIENT believes that information in the Agreement, including attachments, contains information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure, SUBRECIPIENT must include a general description of the information and provide reference to the Florida Statute or other law which exempts such designated information from disclosure in the event a public records request is made. The COUNTY does not warrant or guarantee that information designated by SUBRECIPIENT as exempt from disclosure is in fact exempt, and if the COUNTY disagrees, it will make such disclosures in accordance with its sole determination as to the applicable law. IF THE SUBRECIPIENT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE SUBRECIPIENT'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT 000-000-0000, 0000 XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, FL 33901, xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/publicrecords.

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• Conduct of Meetings Any meeting of the Board (or any committee of the Board) may be held in person or by telephone conference or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.