The hearing shall be presided over by the chairperson. All members of said Committee mat question witnesses. In the event the Chairperson is absent or is unable to as chairperson for any reason, an acting chairperson shall be designated from the membership of said Committee by the chief student development officer. All testimony shall be given under oath. The hearing shall be recorded and, in the event of an appeal, shall be transcribed.
All relevant evidence is admissible at the hearing, except as otherwise provided herein.
Evidence deemed repetitious, unduly prejudicial, or likely to cause confusion, may be excluded. Evidence not within the personal knowledge of a witness, or not within that witness s experience or training if such be material to the testimony, may be excluded. Rule of privilege recognized by law or by the New Jersey Rules of Evidence shall apply to the extent permitted by the context and similarity of circumstances. Hearsay evidence shall be admitted, and shall be given whatever weight the Committee deems appropriate considering its nature and reliability. The complainant and alleged violator, by their council or other representatives if represented, may examine and cross-examine witnesses.