A. The county administrator shall notify the person suspended by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested.
B. The notice of suspension shall state:
1. The basis for suspension;
2. The period, including dates, of suspension;
3. That bids or proposals shall not be solicited or accepted from the person and, if received, will not be considered; and
4. That the person is entitled to a hearing on the suspension if the person files a written request for a hearing with the county administrator within seven days after receipt of the notice.
C. If a suspended party requests a hearing, the hearing officer shall arrange for a prompt hearing unless the county attorney determines that a hearing at such time is likely to jeopardize an investigation. In no case shall the hearing be delayed longer than six months after notice of suspension.
D. A hearing requested under this section shall be conducted, to the extent practicable, in accordance with these rules and the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act, A.R.S. Section 41-1001 et seq.
(Ord 1997-45 § 3 (part), 1997; Ord. 1991-102 § 1 (part), 1991)