(a) If the applicant requests a hearing, the City Manager shall conduct such hearing. The City Manager shall determine the time and place of the hearing, which shall be as soon as the calendar of business will permit and in no event later than seven (7) business days after the filing of such request for a hearing unless the applicant requests or consents to a later time for such hearing. Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be given to all parties at least three (3) business days prior to such hearing.
(b) Where the hearing is before the City Manager, no member who did not hear the evidence or who has not read or heard the record or proceedings shall vote on the decision.
(c) The decision of the City Manager shall be in writing and shall contain findings of fact and a determination of the issues presented, together with the decision of the City Manager to grant or deny the permit for a parade. The decision shall become effective upon delivery.
(d) The decision of the City Manager relative to the issuance or denial of a parade permit shall be subject to appeal to the Council in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 1 of this Code.
(§ 1, Ord. 347-NS, eff. February 22, 1973, as amended by § I, Ord. 489-NS, eff. August 22, 1974, and § 15, Ord. 1374-NS, eff. April 26, 2001)