CHAPTER 7
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

10-7-1: Department Established

10-7-2: Appointments

10-7-3: Compensation

10-7-1: DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED:

There is hereby established a Administrative Adjudication Department.

   (A)   The Administrative Adjudication Department shall adjudicate any violation of the Village’s parking ordinances.

   (B)   The adoption of this Chapter does not preclude the Village from using other lawful methods to enforce the provisions of its codes and ordinances. (Ord. 2022-4961, 5-16-2022)

10-7-2: APPOINTMENTS:

The Village Manager is hereby authorized to appoint persons to hold the Hearing Officer and other positions set forth in chapters 10-8, 10-9 and 10-10 hereof and such other positions as may be necessary or desirable for the efficient operation of the Administrative Adjudication Department. One person may hold and fulfill the requirements of one or more of said positions. Hearing Officers shall meet the requirements of 65 ILCS 5/1-2.1-4(c) and shall have successfully completed a formal training program which includes the following:

   (A)   Instruction on the rules of procedure of the administrative hearings which he/she will conduct;

   (B)   Orientation to each subject area of the code violations he/she will adjudicate;

   (C)   Observation of administrative hearings; and

   (D)   Participation in hypothetical cases, including ruling on evidence and issuing final orders.

In addition, every Hearing Officer must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois for at least three (3) years. (Ord. 2022-4961, 5-16-2022)

10-7-3: COMPENSATION:

Compensation to be paid for the positions established within this Chapter shall be as determined by the Village Board. (Ord. 2022-4961, 5-16-2022)