(A) The Local Licensing Authority may, at the Town Council's discretion, consist of a sole hearing officer who shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Council.
(B) The hearing officer shall be appointed by the Town Council and may be removed with or without cause by a majority vote of the Town Council. The Town Council shall establish the hearing officer's compensation.
(C) The hearing officer shall be an individual over the age of 21 years and with sufficient knowledge and expertise to apply and enforce the State of Colorado Beer Code, Liquor Code, Special Events Code, and related Code of Regulations. The hearing officer shall not hold any other Town office, appointment or position, except that the Town Council may appoint the municipal court judge as the hearing officer. Additionally, the hearing officer shall not have any financial interest in the operation of any business located or operating in the city that holds a license pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 44-4-101, et seq., or C.R.S. §§ 44-3-101, et seq.
(D) The hearing officer is authorized to adopt rules of procedure and regulations concerning the application and renewal processes, procedures for hearings before it, and the presentation of evidence at such hearings, subject to applicable law.
(E) The term "hearing officer" shall be synonymous with "Local Licensing Authority" as used throughout this Chapter.
(Ord. 13(2023) § 1)