.010 After considering all the evidence and testimony submitted at an administrative hearing, the Hearing Officer shall issue a written decision to the violator and complainant to uphold or to dismiss the barking dog citation based upon a conclusion of whether or not a violation occurred for which the violator was a responsible person. The Hearing Officer’s decision is final. The Hearing Officer has no discretion or authority to reduce the amount of a fine.
.020 If the Hearing Officer’s decision is to uphold the barking dog citation, the civil fine imposed for the violation shall be due at the conclusion of the administrative hearing, or at some other time as directed by the Hearing Officer. If the decision is to dismiss the barking dog citation, the civil fine shall no longer be due and payable.
.030 The Hearing Officer’s continued employment, performance evaluation, compensation, and benefits shall not directly or indirectly be linked to the amount of citations upheld or dismissed, or the amount of fines upheld, by the Hearing Officer.
(Ord. 6102 § 1 (part); April 22, 2008.)