5-8-16: ANSWER TO COMPLAINT:
Upon the filing of the answer, the Council shall fix the time and place of the hearing on the charges made, which hearing shall be in the Council Chamber in the City Hall in this City, and not less than five (5) days' notice of said hearing shall be given to the complainant and licensee. The notice of hearing shall be served in the same manner as is the citation herein provided for. With the notice of the hearing to the complainant, there shall be attached a true copy of the answer of the licensee. If either party has appeared by counsel, the notice shall be given in like manner to the counsel of said party. Upon the hearing, the Council shall hear the evidence presented, which may be in the form of oral testimony or affidavits, or both. After the hearing has been concluded the Council shall, within ten (10) days, render its decision in writing, stating the reasons therefor. Notice of the decision, with a copy thereof, shall be served upon the parties, or their counsel, in the manner herein provided as to other notices. When the Council shall have revoked or canceled a license previously issued by it, the Council shall notify the licensee in writing by registered mail, to the address of such licensee, of its action, giving reasons thereof. Should the action of the Council be arbitrary or capricious, anyone aggrieved thereby shall, by mandamus, or other appropriate proceeding, be entitled to have the action of the Council reviewed by the District Court of the State of Montana, in and for the county in which the city is situated. (Ord. 472, 10-15-2001)