The examiner shall prescribe rules for the scheduling and conduct of hearings and other procedural actions related to the duties of the office of hearing examiner. Such rules shall provide for rebuttal, and may authorize the examiner to limit the time allowed to parties testifying on an equal basis, and time limits on rebuttal. Cross examination of witnesses may be allowed at the discretion of the examiner. (Ord. 1457, § 8, 1999.)