(a) The Board shall hear the evidence upon the charges and specifications contained in the notice to the officer or employee and filed with it by the City Manager. No material amendments of or additions to said charges or specifications will be considered by the Board. The proceedings shall be as informal as is compatible with the requirements of justice and according to the rules and regulations of the Board. A record of proceedings shall be kept by the Board.
(b) The City Manager shall present evidence in support of the charges. The appellant or his/her designated representative shall then present evidence. Both sides may then offer rebuttal evidence. The Board in its discretion may hear arguments. The Board shall then move to a decision promptly and may affirm, disaffirm or modify the action of the City Manager. The written decision of the Board shall be final and shall be given promptly to the officer or the employee and to the City Manager.
(c) If either the officer or employee or the City Manager fails to appear at the time fixed for the hearing, the Board shall render judgment after hearing evidence, or based on the charges and specifications described in the notice to the employee. The Board shall then move to a decision promptly. The written decision shall be final and shall be given promptly to the officer or employee and to the City Manager.
(Ord. 3479. Passed 8-7-18.)