Section 2.80.021 Pre-hearing procedures.

A. An outline of the hearing procedures shall be provided to the employee/appellant within three (3) days after receiving the notice of appeal.

B. The hearing shall be held within fifteen (15) days after receiving the notice of appeal, unless extended as per code.

C. The parties shall exchange copies of documentary evidence and witness lists at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled hearing.

D. The hearing shall be conducted as an administrative proceeding and the rules of evidence used in court proceedings need not be strictly observed. However, only those items of evidence which are relevant and which are inherently reliable shall be received and considered, the decision must be made on competent evidence presented at the hearing. The residuum rule applies.

E. Prior to the hearing, the employee and the Appeals Board shall be provided with copies of:

1. Notice of pre-disciplinary hearing given to appellant.

2. Notice of termination / discipline.

3. Notice of appeal submitted to the City.

(Ord. 2005-29, Add, 12/07/2005)