§ 50-58. Appointment of hearing officer.

In making the determinations provided for in section 50-57 above, the board may, in its sole discretion, appoint a hearing officer to hold a public hearing and to make factual findings and conclusions as a result of the hearing. Should a Hearing Officer be appointed, said hearing officer shall render a written report to the board within 30 days of the hearing, which report shall contain the officer's findings and conclusions of fact, and a recommended order. The findings and conclusions of fact shall be binding upon the board, but the recommended order shall be advisory only.

(Ord. No. 04-12, § 8)