At the time of consideration of the appeal by the City Manager, the appellant shall present evidence limited to the specific grounds of appeal and matters set forth in his/ her notice of appeal. The appellant shall have the burden of establishing cause why the action appealed from should be altered, reversed or modified. The Police Department shall have the opportunity to answer arguments made and rebut new evidence offered, if any. The City Manager shall review the evidence, findings and record relating to the decision or action and may, in his or her discretion, receive new or additional evidence. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply to any appeal hearing.
(Ord. MC-1472, 3-07-18; Ord. MC-502, 3-06-86)