A. The hearing officer shall adopt reasonable policies and procedures in accordance with city ordinances and state law to govern the functioning of the position and the conduct of meetings. Such policies and procedures shall be approved by the city council.

B. The hearing officer shall act in a quasi-judicial manner and respect due process from all parties.

C. Public hearings and public meetings are not required, provided notice is given to all affected parties of any proceedings or process where the issue is to be heard and evidence is to be gathered.

D. The hearing officer shall hold meetings as needed to consider applications within the powers and duties defined in Section 17-5-2.

E. Decisions made by the hearing officer shall become effective upon the execution of written findings of fact and conclusions of law on the matter in question. (Ord. 2012-09 § 1 (Att. A (part)))