The Council shall conduct its hearing on suspension or revocation in the following manner: (1983 Code § 6-4-6)
A. Notice Of Complaint: The permit holder shall be served with written notice containing a copy of the complaint against him/her, the ordinance provision or State statute allegedly violated, and the date, time and place for a hearing on the matter. (Ord. 83-4, 12-5-1983)
B. Conduct Of Hearing: The Council shall conduct a hearing at which both the permit holder and the complainant shall be present, the purpose of which is to determine the truth of the fact alleged in the complaint. Should the permit holder or his/her authorized representative fail to appear without good cause, the Council may proceed to determination on the complaint.
C. Permit Holder Representation: The permit holder shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to testify and present witnesses in his/her own behalf and to cross-examine adverse witnesses.
D. Evidence: The Council shall admit only reliable and substantial evidence into the revocation or suspension proceeding and shall give all admitted evidence its natural probative value. (1983 Code § 6-4-6)
E. Criminal Charges: In the event that criminal charges have been brought against the permit holder on the same facts and circumstances as are the basis for the revocation or suspension complaint, the Council shall await a judgment in the criminal action before conducting the revocation or temporary suspension hearing required by this Section. (1983 Code § 6-4-6; 1996 Code)
F. Findings Of Fact: The Council shall make and record findings of fact and conclusions of law, and shall revoke or suspend a permit under this Section only when, upon review of the entire record, it finds clear and convincing evidence of a substantial violation of this Chapter or State law. (1983 Code § 6-4-6)