A. The hearing officer must render his or her decision in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, applicable law, and all ordinances of this City.
B. The hearing officer's decision must be in writing and must set forth the hearing officer's findings of fact and conclusions of law.
C. The hearing officer must render a decision within 15 days following the conclusion of the hearing. Failure of the hearing officer to render a decision within this time period does not invalidate any action of the hearing officer.
D. The hearing officer's decision must be served on all parties in accordance with Section 9.94.100. Failure of a person to receive a properly-served decision does not affect the finality or effectiveness of the decision.
E. The hearing officer's decision is the final administrative decision of the City regarding the action that is the subject of the appeal. The hearing officer's decision is effective on the date of service of the decision. The decision must contain the following statement: "The decision of the hearing officer is final and binding. Judicial review of this decision is subject to the provisions and time limits set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 et seq."
(Ord. MC-1521, 9-18-19)