Tips and Techniques for Successful Hearings

Presenter: Rick Ross

Rick Ross is a Professional Engineer with an MBA from York University and an M.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto. After retiring from a Fortune 100 company where he designed and executed marketing programs, he started his adjudicative career. He has eight years experience, five as a panel chair on the City of Toronto's Committee of Adjustment (COA) as well as four years as the City Wide Chair. His current current role as the Chair of the Dangerous Dogs Tribunal has allowed him to demonstrate impartial adjudication and applying alternative adjudicative practices. He also hold a Certificate of Adjudication from Osgoode Law School.

Topic Summary:

This scenario based interactive “birds of a feather” session will go beyond the four tests and legal issues to address approaches that can make a hearing run more smoothly. We will explore dealing with interpersonal relationships including the interaction between applicants and neighbours, as well as with the Committee. We will also look at the dynamics between panel members. Relationships with staff will also be addressed. The overall goal of the session is to share best practices in a variety of areas.

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