A. The City Manager must establish procedures for the selection of a qualified person to serve as hearing officer for each matter appealed under this Chapter. Hearing officers must be selected in a manner that avoids the potential for pecuniary or other bias.
B. For purposes of this section, "qualified person" includes an individual with a background in the practice of law or with a background in local governance, that is particularly experienced or knowledgeable about the subject matter at issue, or that is otherwise deemed qualified by the City Manager.
(Ord. MC-1521, 9-18-19)