(a) Hearing officers shall be appointed by the city manager, or a designated representative, to administratively adjudicate all parking violations for which a parking citation has been issued under this chapter or under Chapter 32 of this code.
(b) Hearing officers shall have the following powers, duties, and functions:
(1) To administer oaths.
(2) To accept admissions to, and to hear and determine contests of, parking violations under this chapter.
(3) To issue orders compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, which orders may be enforced by a municipal court.
(4) To assess fines, penalties, and other costs for a parking violation in accordance with Section 28-130.9 of this chapter.
(5) To waive penalties assessed for a parking violation in accordance with Section 28-130.9 of this chapter.
(6) To preside over, hear evidence, and make findings at immobilization/impoundment hearings in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. Nos. 20012; 21612)