(A) Upon filing of the answer, the Town Council or its hearings examiner shall fix the time and place of the hearing on the charges made, and not less than five days’ notice of said hearing shall be given to the complainant and the licensee. The notice of hearing shall be served in the same manner as the citation herein provided.
(B) With the notice of the hearing to the complainant, there shall be attached a true copy of the answer of the licensee. If either party has appeared by counsel, notice shall be served on counsel instead of on the party at the hearing, the Town Council or its appointed hearings examiner shall hear the evidence presented.
(C) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of evidence in effect in the courts of the state.
(D) The complainant shall have the right to open and close the hearing. The Town Council shall render its decision in writing stating the reasons therefor 20 days after conclusion of the hearing. Notice of the decision shall be served upon the parties or their counsel in the manner herein provided for other notices.
(E) Should the Town Council determine to revoke, cancel or suspend a license previously issued by it, the Town Council shall notify the licensee in writing by registered mail at the address of such licensee giving reasons therefor. The action of the Town Council is reviewable by writ of review.
(Prior Code, § 5.10.190) (Ord. 204, passed - -)