A. Scope: The hearing officer hears and decides zoning violation appeals, as authorized by A.R.S. § 11-808(E).
B. Powers and duties: The officer performs the following duties (refer also to Section 18.95.030, Compliance and Enforcement):
1. The officer hears and decides complaints alleging civil violations of this code;
2. The officer administers oaths;
3. The officer issues subpoenas and summonses ordering appearance before the officer;
4. The officer makes any other order necessary for the determination and resolution of zoning violations.
C. Establishment:
1. Appointment: The officer shall be appointed by the board of supervisors;
2. Qualifications:
a. The officer shall have training, experience or familiarity with administrative hearings and this code,
b. The officer may be an employee of Pima County, except that the officer shall not be a zoning inspector;
3. Annual review: The board of supervisors shall conduct an annual review of the hearing officer;
4. Removal: The board of supervisors has the authority to remove the officer, by majority vote, for neglect of duty, inefficiency or misconduct in office.
D. Transaction of business: The officer shall follow the procedures set forth in the zoning enforcement rules of procedures, as adopted and amended in accordance with Section 18.01.070 (General Provisions).
(Ord. 1985-188 § 1 (part), 1985)