A. A Hearing Officer shall preside over hearings and proceedings for the ACE Program in the City.
B. The City Manager shall act as the Hearing Officer unless the position is otherwise appointed by the City Manager. If the position of the Hearing Officer is appointed, the City Manager shall determine, if any, the salary, compensation, and benefits of the Hearing Officer.
C. The Hearing Officer position may be a merit, volunteer, or contract position and is subject to all personnel rules.
D. The Hearing Officer may not be disciplined for any decision made while conducting a hearing if the decision is lawful and made in accordance with City ordinances, City policy and procedure, and policies and ordinances pertaining to the ACE Program.
E. The Hearing Officer shall be trained and knowledgeable in the City Code, due process, rules of evidence, civil procedure, administrative law and procedure, nuisance law, and zoning law.
F. The Hearing Officer position is not a supervisory position. The Hearing Officer is supervised by the City Manager or designee. (Ord. 2022-01, 3-22-2022)