The business equity board shall conduct a hearing within 30 days from the date of receipt of the request for any appeal of this article, unless the appellant requests an extension of time. The business equity board will notify the appellant of the hearing time and location.
(a) The appellant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear with counsel if they so desire, submit documentary evidence, and confront any witness that the city presents at the hearing.
(b) The business equity board shall render its decision not more than thirty (30) days after the hearing and send a certified notice to the appellant.
(c) If the business equity board upholds the sanctions, the appellant may appeal to the city manager within ten days from the date of receipt of the business equity board's decision by giving written notice to the city manager. The city manager has the final determination whether to uphold the sanctions assigned by the business equity board.
(Ord. 24534-11-2020, § 1, passed 11-17-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; Ord. 25165-10-2021, § 1, passed 10-19-2021)