SEC. 11-225. HEARINGS; NOTICE.

   On receiving a request for hearing, the city clerk shall send the request to the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall promptly set the matter for hearing. At least ten days before the hearing, the hearing officer shall mail written notice of the date, time and place of hearing to the person requesting the hearing.

(`64 Code, Sec. 16.1-15) (Ord. No. 2411)

SEC. 11-226. CONDUCT OF HEARINGS.

   (A)   All hearings shall be open to the public.

   (B)   The person requesting the hearing shall first present evidence. Thereafter, a representative of the city may present evidence.

   (C)   The hearing officer shall conduct the hearing in an informal fashion and shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence.

(`64 Code, Sec. 16.1-16) (Ord. No. 2411)

SEC. 11-227. DECISION.

   Within 14 days of the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue and mail to all parties a written decision containing a statement of the reasons on which the decision is based.

(`64 Code, Sec. 16.1-17) (Ord. No. 2411)

SEC. 11-228. JUDICIAL ACTION.

   Judicial review of a final decision of the hearing officer or police chief may be sought in accordance with Cal. Code of Civil Procedure, Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6.

(`64 Code, Sec. 16.1-17.1) (Ord. No. 2411, 2493)