§ 34-176. Hearing officers.

(a)

The parking violations bureau shall be composed of one or more hearing officers who shall be appointed by the city manager. The hearing officers will serve at the pleasure of the city manager as at-will city employees. Staff required for the support of the hearing officer's functions shall be provided by the clerk of the municipal court.

(b)

Hearing officers shall have the authority to:

(1)

Administer oaths;

(2)

Issue orders compelling the attendance of witnesses and production of documents;

(3)

Accept admissions and hear and determine contests of civil parking violations under the Code;

(4)

Issue orders for the immobilization or impoundment of vehicles;

(5)

Set conditions for the release of vehicles immobilized or impounded under this chapter;

(6)

Dismiss parking citation or cases that the hearing officer determines to be uncollectible.

(7)

Determine liability for civil parking offenses and order the payment of civil fines, costs and fees.

(c)

An order compelling the attendance of witnesses or production of documents may be enforced by the municipal courts.

(Ord. No. 06-035, § 3, 4-13-06)