Public Hearing Information Individuals or groups who believe that they have legal standing to participate in a specific hearing at the Board of Adjustment (BOA) should submit a request form prior to the meeting: Quasi-Judicial process Explained Form - Request to Participate in Hearing as a Party with Standing Form - Request to Participate in Hearing as a Witness The following information is applicable to meetings of both the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board: How are land use decisions made?