Any party shall have the right to be represented by an attorney at any hearing. In addition, any party shall have the right, either himself or through his attorney, to cross-examine any witnesses produced at the hearing and to examine all documents offered in evidence.
G.
The Commission shall have the right to request the assistance of any department of the city government, including any available records, information or expert witnesses which the agency may have in its employ.
H.
The Commission is empowered to hire or retain any expert real estate appraisers or other competent experts to advise it.
I.
In the event that there is insufficient time to complete a hearing, the Commission shall have the power to adjourn the hearing to another time and date.
J.
After the completion of the public hearing and the receipt of all evidence, testimony and exhibits to be submitted by the parties to it, the Commission shall meet and shall make such orders as are authorized herein.
K.
The Commission shall retain a competent stenographer to record the evidence, minutes and proceedings of the Commission on any complaint. Also, an electronic recording by a qualified court reporter shall be made of each hearing.
L.
The Commission shall have the power to delegate to the Commission staff the ability to investigate and meet with the parties to a complaint on an informal basis in an attempt to reconcile their differences. Any agreement reached between the parties as a result of said informal conference must be in writing and must be submitted to the Commission for approval, and said agreement shall include a waiver of appearance of the parties.