(a) The Safety Director, or his designated representative, shall have the authority to suspend or revoke a license issued for an ambulance, emergency medical service vehicle, or its owner, after notice and a hearing before the Safety Director, or his designated representative, if the licensee ceases to possess the requirements of this chapter or fails to comply with the regulations promulgated by the Safety Director, or his designated representative, upon the advice of the Commission, or is guilty of neglect of duty, misconduct or is otherwise in violation of this chapter.
(b) In the event the licensee has his license denied or revoked, pursuant to subsection (a) above, and the licensee desires to appeal, he shall timely file written notice with the Clerk of Council within ten days after the receipt of the order of revocation from the Safety Director, or his designated representative. Within sixty days of the filing of a notice of appeal, Council shall hear, determine and in writing issue its decision as to whether the revocation shall be sustained or revoked. The appeal shall be as a hearing de novo, pursuant to the rules of civil procedure, as adopted and then in effect by the State Supreme Court. However, Council may apply other than the strict rules of evidence relating to hearsay evidence.
(1979 Code 121.17)