The Village Board shall designate a hearing officer to serve during any public hearing concerning an application for site location approval. The hearing officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Village Board. Compensation for the services of the hearing officer shall be agreed upon between the hearing officer and the village before a hearing. The duties of the hearing officer shall include:
(A) Preside at the public hearing and make decisions concerning the admission of evidence and the manner in which the hearing is conducted. All rulings and decisions shall be made in accordance with fundamental fairness.
(B) Make written findings of fact and seasonably submit them to the Village Board.
(C) Perform such other tasks as are reasonable and necessary to carry out the terms of this chapter.
(Ord. 2392-95, passed 12-6-95)