(a) If the director suspends a wrecker driver’s permit, the action is final unless the permittee files an appeal, in writing, with the city manager not more than 10 business days after notice of the director’s action is received.
(b) The city manager or a designated representative shall act as the appeal hearing officer in an appeal hearing under this section. The hearing officer shall give the appealing party an opportunity to present evidence and make argument. The formal rules of evidence do not apply to an appeal hearing under this section, and the hearing officer shall make a ruling on the basis of a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing.
(c) The hearing officer may affirm, modify, or reverse all or part of the action of the director being appealed. The decision of the hearing officer is final as to available administrative remedies.
(d) If the director denies issuance or renewal of a wrecker driver’s permit or revokes a wrecker driver’s permit, the applicant or permittee may file an appeal with the permit and license appeal board in accordance with Section 2-96 of this code. (Ord. Nos. 24661; 27487)