(a) The city council shall designate hearing officers from a list of persons recommended by the city manager, or a designated representative, to administratively adjudicate all school bus stop arm violations for which a civil school bus stop arm citation has been issued.
(b) A hearing officer shall have the following powers, duties, and functions:
(1) To administer oaths.
(2) To accept admissions to, and to hear and determine contests of, school bus stop arm violations under this article.
(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 civil fines, penalties, and other costs for a school bus stop arm violation in accordance with Section 28-231 of this article.
(5) To waive penalties assessed for a school bus stop arm violation in accordance with Section 28-231 of this article. (Ord. 28654)