(A) Upon the timely receipt of an appeal, the Hearing Officer's decision shall be abated and the City Manager shall schedule a time at which the respondent Hearing Officer meet with the City Manager to explain why the Hearing Officer's decision should be set aside or modified.
(B) Evidence or testimony not previously presented to the Hearing Officer shall not be permitted at the meeting unless the City Manager determines, in his or her sole discretion, that the interest of justice requires the consideration of such new evidence or testimony.
(C) If ordered by the City Manager, the proceedings may be tape-recorded or transcribed in the manner described in the § 5.62.090.
(D) At the conclusion of the meeting, the City Manager shall render a decision to uphold, modify, or set aside the Hearing Officer's decision and shall provide written notice of the decision to the respondent or the respondent's representative. If the City Manager determines to uphold the Hearing Officer's decision to disqualify the respondent, the disqualification period shall commence from the date of the City Manager's decision.
(E) The City Manager's decision shall be final, except a review as provided in the § 5.62.110. Any appeal of the City Manager's decision shall be made to the Superior Court within ten days from the date of the City Manager's decision.
(Ord. 2023-08, passed 9-19-2023)