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V. Communications and Miscellaneous Business VI. Adjournment The Chairman may adjust the Order of Business and may also rearrange the sequence of any or all applications docketed before the Board, as deemed necessary or appropriate, in the sole discretion of the Chairman, to enhance the Board's efficiency, time-management and in order to expedite the Board's review. Section 6- Continuance of Cases (a) Application Withdrawn from Consideration: An applicant may unilaterally withdraw an application from consideration by Board prior to the commencement of proceedings as to their request. However, after or during the hearing of evidence, any request to withdraw an application shall be subject to the Board's approval. Prior written notice of withdrawal should be addressed to the Administrative Assistant by 12:00 p.m. of the day of the meeting. Any applicant that withdraws an application shall be required to file a new application and accompanying fees. (b) Application Removed from A e? nda: An applicant may request that an application be removed from the agenda but only upon prior written notice to the Chairman, delivered to the Administrative Assistant not later than 12:00 p.m. of the day of the meeting. Such request may be granted by the Chairman only upon a showing of good cause or extenuating circumstances and the applicant's appearance may be excused by the Chairman. Every reasonable effort shall be made to notify interested parties of said removal. (c) Applicant's Request to be Tabled: If not Withdrawn from Consideration or Removed from the Agenda, an applicant may request that an application be tabled at any time before or during the Board proceedings. Such request shall be supported by good cause and must be presented to and determined in the discretion of the Board. Unlike Removal from the Agenda, the applicant's appearance is not to be excused by the Chairman upon prior written request to be tabled. Section 7- Time for Consideration of Agenda Items In order to provide time for presentation of all agenda items, the Chairman may impose reasonable limitations on the time allotted to any speaker, applicant and/or other presentation. If such limitation is imposed, any party may object and shall be granted additional time at the end of docket, within the above deadline for submission, or shall be rescheduled for further hearing at the next regular or special meeting. This rule shall be construed to protect every persons a right to be heard and to provide sufficient time for the full presentation of all evidence to the Board. Section 8 - Recess The Chairman, at his discretion, may call a recess. Section 9 - Executive Session 3