The respondent is allowed to gather evidence to conflict with the alleged violation. A hearing, ususally held during an executive session, is similar to a courtroom where the witnesses and the alleged violator are put under oath to tell their side of the story. The opposing party may oppose the submission of the writing, and failure to do so will deem no objection to the evidence being submitted. The Commissioner's decision will be the final disposition of a complaint. All hearings will be recorded and maintained for no more than 4 years.
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