§ 2.5-25. Hearing officer-report.

(a)

The hearing officer shall, within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date such hearing is terminated, submit a written report to the council. Such report shall contain a brief summary of the evidence considered and state findings of fact and conclusions of law. He shall state his recommendation to grant or deny the appeal, or he may recommend modification of the decision of the city. All such reports shall be filed with the city clerk, and shall be considered public records.

(b)

A copy of such report shall be forwarded by certified mail to the appellant the same day it is filed with the city clerk, with additional copies furnished to the chief of police.

(c)

The city clerk shall place the hearing officer's report on the agenda of the next regular council meeting occurring not less than ten (10) days after the report is filed and shall notify the appellant of the date of such meeting at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting unless the appellant stipulates to a shorter notice period.

(Ord. No. 222, § 1, 7-7-98)