Chapter 3.40
HEARING EXAMINER

Sections:

3.40.010    Established.

3.40.020    Purpose – Function and jurisdiction.

3.40.030    Appointment.

3.40.040    Hearing examiner – Conflict of interest and freedom from improper influence.

3.40.010 Established.

There is established the office of hearing examiner. (Added during 1980 codification).

3.40.020 Purpose – Function and jurisdiction.

The hearing examiner will hear and decide upon all applications for variance requests from the provisions of MICC Title 19, Unified Land Development Code, and shoreline management master program (MICC 19.07.080) which are forwarded by the code official, and shall hear and decide upon all appeals as identified in MICC 19.15.010(E). (Ord. 02C-04 § 6; Ord. 96C-003 § 3; Ord. A-75 § 6, 1989; added during 1980 codification).

3.40.030 Appointment.

The city manager shall appoint the hearing examiner for an indefinite term. The hearing examiner shall be appointed solely with regard to qualification for the duties of such office and shall have such training or experience as will qualify the examiner to conduct administrative or quasi-judicial hearings on land use regulatory matters. The examiner shall hold no other appointive or elective public office or position in the city government except as provided in this chapter. The examiner shall serve at the pleasure of the city manager. (Added during 1980 codification).

3.40.040 Hearing examiner – Conflict of interest and freedom from improper influence.

A. The examiner shall not conduct or participate in any hearing or decision in which the examiner has a direct or substantial financial interest.

B. No council member, city official or any other person shall attempt to influence or in any way interfere with the examiner in the performance of his designated duties. (Added during 1980 codification).