ARTICLE XXXIII COUNTY HEARING OFFICER*
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*Note -- A new Article added by Ord. No. 4222 (N.S.), effective 1-17-74.
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This article establishes the position of County Hearing Officer, pursuant to Government Code sections 27720 et seq. This article does not apply to hearing officers hired to hear appeals of administrative citations, pursuant to San Diego County Code sections 18.101 et seq., or appeals of recording of notices of violation, pursuant to San Diego County Code sections 18.301 et seq.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07; amended by Ord. No. 10211 (N.S.), effective 6-1-12)
When any provision of the County Code or County Department policy provides that an appeal from an administrative action by a County officer shall be assigned to a hearing officer appointed under this article, the hearing officer shall have the authority to conduct a hearing, issue subpoenas, receive evidence, administer oaths, rule on the admissibility of evidence and upon questions of law. The hearing officer's authority on a particular matter, however, may be limited by the applicable County Code provisions or department policy. The hearing officer shall render a written decision, including any findings or conclusions required for the decision and submit the decision to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
Cross reference(s) -- Powers and duties of officers, boards, and commissions, § 51.
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