8 . C . 4 . Order of Presentation and Burden :
The MEC will first present its case and bears the initial burden of production of evidence in support of its recommendation . Thereafter , the burden will shift to the individual who requested the hearing to present clear and convincing evidence that the recommendation that prompted the hearing was arbitrary , capricious , or not supported by substantial evidence .
8 . C . 5 . Admissibility of Evidence :
The hearing will not be conducted according to rules of evidence . Evidence will not be excluded merely because it is hearsay . Any relevant evidence will be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs . The guiding principle will be that the record contains information sufficient to allow the Board to decide whether the individual is qualified for appointment and clinical privileges .
8 . C . 6 . Persons to Be Present :
The hearing will be restricted to those individuals involved in the proceeding as described in this article . Administrative personnel may be present as requested by the CEO or Chief of Staff .
8 . C . 7 . Presence of Hearing Panel Members :
A majority of the hearing panel will be present throughout the hearing . In unusual circumstances when a hearing panel member must be absent from any part of the hearing , that hearing panel member must read the portion of the hearing from which they were absent .
8 . C . 8 . Failure to Appear :
Failure to appear and proceed at the hearing , without good cause as determined by the presiding officer , will constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing and the matter will be forwarded to the Board for final action .
8 . C . 9 . Postponements and Extensions :
Postponements and extensions of time may be requested by anyone , but will be permitted only by the presiding officer or the CEO on a showing of good cause .
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