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I <br /> <br />I <br /> I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />i <br />I <br />! <br />I <br /> i I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />'i <br /> ! <br /> I <br /> <br />Page 14 <br /> <br /> For the administrative hearing of an alleged ordinance violation, the <br />hearing officer or panel determining whether the violation occurred may be <br />any designated local government employee, a neutral hearing officer or panel <br />hired by the local government, or the local government board itself (city <br />council, county board, etc.). <br /> <br /> Notice of the alleged violation should dearly state the nature of the <br />violation and the potential penalty, as well as the process to request a hearing <br />(usually by contacting the county recorder, city or town clerk, or comparable <br />position). <br /> <br /> At the hearing, the alleged violator should again be informed of the <br />charges, the basis of the charges, and be provided the opportunity to tell <br />his/her side of the story. The person should be allowed to present any <br />evidence he or She believes to be relevant. Any evidence the licensing <br />authority has collected should also be made a part of the record at the <br />administrative hearing. Following the review of any evidence and testimony, <br />the hearing officer or panel should determine whether a violation has actually <br />occurred, and if so, what the penalty should be. <br /> <br /> The decision of the hearing officer or panel should be supported by a <br />formal findings-of-fact sheet that provides a detailed summary supporting <br />the final decision. A copy of the final decision and 'the findings-of-fact should <br />be provided to the alleged violator.. <br /> <br /> <br />