(a) The persons to whom the notices are directed, or their duly authorized agents, may file a written request for a hearing before the City Manager or his designee within the ten-day period of compliance prescribed in Section 519.03 for the purpose of defending the charges by the City.
(b) The hearing shall be held as soon as practicable after the filing of the request and the persons to whom the notices are directed shall be advised of the time and place of such hearing at least five days in advance thereof. At any such hearing, the City and the persons to whom the notices have been directed may introduce such witnesses and evidence as either party deems necessary.
(8-23-82)