(a) If the Chief of Police denies the issuance of a license, or suspends or revokes a license, the Chief of Police shall send to the applicant, or licensee, by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notification of the denial, suspension, or revocation, the licensee whose application for a license has been denied or whose license has been suspended or revoked shall have the right to appeal to the Mayor of the Village.
(b) A request for appeal must be filed in writing within thirty (30) days after the receipt of notice of the decision of the Chief of Police and a copy of such written request shall be delivered to the Mayor. A request for appeal shall specify an address to which notices to such person are to be sent.
(c) Upon receipt of such request, the Mayor shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall cause notice thereof to be given to such person by delivering such notice to him or her personally, by leaving a copy thereof at the address contained in the request for the hearing, or by certified mail sent to such address not less than five (5) days prior to the hearing. The notice shall advise the appellant that the appellant shall bear the burden of proof, that evidence and testimony will be heard, that the appellant may call witnesses and cross examine witnesses against the appellant, and that the Mayor may subpoena any person who the appellant reasonably believes can provide competent testimony or evidence on the matter. A copy of such notice, specifying the purpose of the hearing and the time and place thereof at which all interested persons shall be heard, shall also be posted in the Village Hall. Such notice may also be published in one or more newspaper of general circulation in the Village.
(d) Such hearing shall be conducted by the Mayor and shall be conducted in the manner described in the notice. Not more than ten (10) days after conclusion of such hearing, the Mayor shall issue an order confirming, modifying or rescinding the order issued by the Police Chief. Any such order shall be a final order, within the meaning of Ohio R.C. 2506.01, upon the filing of a copy thereof with the Fiscal Officer. A copy of such order shall be served as soon as possible in the manner specified in subsection (a) hereof upon the person requesting the hearing.
(Ord. 20-06. Passed 6-4-20.)