When it appears to the Clerk or the Council that grounds for the revocation of a license may exist, the following procedure shall be followed:
1. Investigation. The Council or the Clerk shall direct the Chief of Police to make an investigation concerning the alleged grounds for revocation.
2. Report to Council. The Chief of Police shall make such investigation and report the findings in writing to the Council.
3. Determination. The Council shall make a determination as to whether probable cause for revocation exists.
4. Hearing. If the Council finds that probable cause for revocation exists, it shall set a date, time, and place for a hearing on the matter and shall direct the City Attorney to prepare the complaint against the licensee. The complaint shall state the alleged grounds for the revocation and the date, time, and place for a hearing on the matter.
5. Service of Complaint. The complaint shall be served upon the licensee by certified mail, return receipt requested, not less than ten (10) days prior to the date set for a hearing on the matter.
6. Conduct of Hearing. The Council shall conduct the hearing at which the licensee shall be present. The purpose of the hearing shall be to determine the truth of the facts alleged in the complaint. Should the licensee or the licensee’s authorized representative fail to appear without good cause, the Council may proceed to a determination on the complaint.
7. Rights of Licensee. The licensee shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to testify and present witnesses in his or her own behalf and to cross-examine adverse witnesses.
8. Evidence. The Council shall admit only reliable and substantial evidence into the revocation proceeding and shall give all admitted evidence its natural probative value.
9. Findings. The Council shall make and record findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall revoke a license under this section only when, upon review of the entire record, it finds substantial evidence of a violation of this chapter.