§ 6-228. Probable cause hearings.  


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  • A hearing shall be held only upon notice to the holder of the certificate of competency sought to be disciplined and the complainant. "Notice" shall be defined as written notice sent by certified mail to the last known address of the holder of the certificate of competency sought to be disciplined or hand delivered not less than 30 days prior to a hearing.

    The board shall proceed to hear the cases on the agenda for that day. All testimony shall be under oath and shall be recorded. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply, but fundamental procedural due process shall be observed and shall govern the proceedings.

    Each case before a board shall be presented by a member of the administrative staff of the local governing body. If the local governing body prevails in proving probable cause before the board, it shall proceed to a disciplinary proceeding.

(Ord. No. 07-48, § 2(Exh. A), 9-4-07)