The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide a procedure by which the board shall conduct hearings in personnel, medical indigency, and other matters which, by federal, state, or county law, require the receipt of evidence, whether testimony, documents, or otherwise, and a response from the board in the form of a written decision based on the record. (Ord. 293, 5-24-1995; amd. Ord. 683, 1-23-2008)