A. Appeal Board. The appointed employee appeal board shall consist of a hearing officer appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council.

B. Compensation. The hearing officer may receive compensation for services.

C. URS Coverage. For purposes of Utah Retirement Systems (URS) coverage, the city classifies a Tier 2 appointed hearing officer as part-time. Eligibility for retirement coverage under Utah Retirement Systems shall be administered in accordance with the statutory rules governing Utah Retirement Systems.

D. Term. The term of the hearing officer shall be for a period of three calendar years.

E. Eligibility for Reappointment. The hearing officer may be reappointed.

F. Jurisdiction. The hearing officer has the right and obligation to hear appeals from discharges or disciplinary transfers of all officers and employees who are not at-will or covered under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Section 10-3-1106, or its successor provision. (Ord. 2023-15 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 2016-02 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2013-03 § 1 (part); Ord. 2/16/2010O-2 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 4/21/2009O-7 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 10/02/2007O-14 § 1 (Exh. A)(2.6.201); Ord. 2/1/2005O-2 (part); Ord. 10-4-83A. Formerly 2.24.030)