The City Council shall by resolution from time to time appoint a list of persons authorized to act as a Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer is authorized to conduct an informal hearing to determine if a code offense has occurred. The Hearing Officer may be compensated by the city for such hearings and related findings. The Hearing Officer shall have the authority to uphold or dismiss the citation or reduce or waive the civil penalty imposed upon such terms and conditions as the Hearing Officer shall determine. The Hearing Officer’s decision shall be made in writing on a form provided by the city for such purpose. The Hearing Officer’s decision is final, except as provided in this chapter for appealing the Hearing Officer’s decision in limited cases to the City Council.
(Ord. 0317, passed 12-23-03)