(A) The JSEWD may issue to any person who causes or contributes to causing of violations of this chapter, wastewater permit or order issued hereunder, an order to appear and show cause why the proposed enforcement action should not be taken. A notice shall be served on the offender specifying the time and place of a hearing to be held by the JSEWD regarding the violation, the reasons why the action is to be taken, the proposed enforcement action, and directing the offender to show cause, before the JSEWD, why the proposed enforcement action should not be taken. The notice of the hearing shall be served personally or by first class mail, postage prepaid at least 10 days before the hearing. Service may be made on any agent or officer of the offender.
(B) The JSEWD may itself, or by designated representative, conduct the hearing and take the evidence and:
(1) Issue, in the name of the JSEWD, notices of hearings requesting the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence relevant to any matter involved in the hearing; and
(2) Transmit a report of the evidence and hearing, including transcripts and other evidence, together with recommendations to the JSEWD Board of Commissioners for action thereon.
(C) At any hearing held pursuant to this chapter, testimony taken must be under oath and recorded stenographically. The transcript, so recorded, will be made available to any member of the public or any party to the hearing upon payment of the preparation charges thereof.
(D) After the JSEWD has reviewed the evidence, it may issue an order to the offender responsible for the discharge directing that, following a specified time period, the sewer service will be discontinued unless adequate treatment facilities, devices, or other related appurtenances are properly operated. Further orders and directives as are necessary and appropriate may be issued.
(Ord. passed 10-4-2005; Am. Ord. passed 8-3-2010)