Sec. 2-2.2206. Appeals: Applications.

   An appeal shall be commenced by filing an application in writing, setting forth the action appealed from, the name of the County officer or employee who took the action, and the facts and grounds for the appeal, with the human resources manager. within thirty (30) days after the action appealed from.

Sec. 2-2.2207. Appeals: Applications: Notices of Hearings.

   The human resources manager, after consultation with the hearing officer and appellant shall set the application for a hearing within thirty (30) days after filing and shall give at least ten (10) days’ written notice of the hearing to hearing officer and to the parties. A copy of the application shall accompany each notice of hearing.

Sec. 2-2.2208. Appeals: Applications: Hearings.

   At the time and place set for the hearing, the applicant shall have the burden of proof, and other parties shall have an opportunity to respond. The hearing officer may continue the hearing from time to time and at the conclusion of the hearing shall make its determination of the appeal.

Sec. 2-2.2209. Subpoenas.

   Upon the application of any party, the hearing officer shall issue subpoenas to require attendance to take testimony in any matter before it. The hearing officer may issue subpoenas on his/her own motion. The person making an application for a subpoena shall be responsible for serving it and for the payment of witness fees and mileage. An application for the production of books, documents, or other things under the control of the witness shall be supported by an affidavit such as is prescribed by Section 1985 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State.

Sec. 2-2.2210. Appeals: Applications: Final determinations.

   Once an order determining an appeal is final, the parties shall be bound thereby. (amended in its entirety by § 1, Ord. 1035, eff. September 4, 2003)