355.03 PARKING TICKET VIOLATIONS BUREAU.

   (a)    The Norwalk Parking Ticket Violations Bureau shall have the jurisdiction over any. parking infraction that is in violation of any City parking ordinance. All parking infractions that are in violation of a City ordinance and that occurs within the City limits of Norwalk shall be handled pursuant to and be governed by this chapter and R.C. Chapter 4521 when applicable.

   (b)    Personnel.

      (1)   The Finance Director is hereby appointed Clerk for the Norwalk Parking Ticket Violations Bureau.

      (2)   The Mayor shall have the authority to appoint a hearing examiner who shall:

         A.   Hear challenges to parking tickets at hearings set by the Parking Violations Bureau. At such hearing the rules of evidence need not be strictly followed.

         B.   Be compensated for his services as provided by ordinance.

         C.   Hold his position in good service, being subject to discipline or discharge only pursuant to the Personnel Policy Manual.

         D.   Be a former law enforcement officer or present attorney licensed to practice law within the State of Ohio.

      (3)   The Mayor shall assign such other duties to city personnel as is necessary to properly operate the Parking Violations Bureau.

   (c)    All fines and penalties established for a parking infraction shall be collected by the Finance Director and paid into the City Treasury.

(Ord. 96-98. Passed 8-20-96; Ord. 99-67. Passed 9-14-99.)