737.16 HEARING PROCEDURE FOR LICENSE APPEALS.

   (a)    All hearings under Section 737.13 shall proceed as in trial of a civil action with the Director of Finance having the burden of going forward. The Director of Finance shall be limited to evidence relating to the reasons set forth in his/her order unless the City Manager or his Designee determines that justice to the citizens of the city requires other evidence to be admitted.

   (b)    In all hearings, the Director of Finance shall not be strictly bound by the rules of evidence.

   (c)    All testimony shall be given under oath, to be administered by an officer authorized to administer oaths, and shall be recorded stenographically at a cost to the City.

   (d)    All parties shall have the right to appear and be heard in person, or by legal counsel, to present their case.

   (e)    All parties shall have the right to:

      (1)    Offer and examine witnesses and present evidence in support of their case: and

      (2)    Cross-examine adverse witnesses and offer evidence to refute evidence offered in opposition: and

      (3)    Proffer evidence into the record if its admission has been denied.

   (f)    This section shall not apply to criminal proceedings or civil actions as outlined in Section 737.99 Penalty.

(Ord. 2022-1-3. Passed 1-12-22.)