Common use of Hearing Officer’s Decision Clause in Contracts

Hearing Officer’s Decision. The hearing officer shall render his decision as soon after the conclusion of the hearing as possible and in no event later than thirty (30) working days after conducting the hearing. His decision shall set forth which charges, if any, are sustained and the reasons therefore. The hearing officer's written findings and conclusions, which support his/her decision, shall be filed with the City, the charged employee and his/her representative, if any. Except as provided hereinafter, the decision of the hearing officer is final and binding and shall be implemented by the City Manager. The cost of the hearing and the hearing officer's fees shall be borne equally by the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an appeal over an employee termination, the decision of the hearing officer shall be subject to review by the City Council. The City Council, by a minimum of four-fifths (4/5) affirmative votes, may sustain, reject or modify the decision of the hearing officer. Upon request, the affected employee or his/her representative shall be permitted to address the City Council in closed session prior to the City Council taking action on the appeal. The decision of the City Council shall be final and binding.

Hearing Officer’s Decision. The hearing officer shall render his decision as soon after the conclusion of the hearing as possible and in no event later than thirty (30) working days after conducting the hearing. His decision shall set forth which charges, if any, are sustained and the reasons therefore. The hearing officer's written findings and conclusions, which support his/her their decision, shall be filed with the City, the charged employee and his/her their representative, if any. Except as provided hereinafter, the decision of the hearing officer is final and binding and shall be implemented by the City ManagerManager or designee. The cost of the hearing and the hearing officer's fees shall be borne equally by the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an appeal over an employee termination, the decision of the hearing officer shall be subject to review by the City Council. The City Council, by a minimum of four-fifths (4/5) affirmative votes, may sustain, reject or modify the decision of the hearing officer. Upon request, the affected employee or his/her their representative shall be permitted to address the City Council in closed session prior to the City Council taking action on the appeal. The decision of the City Council shall be final and binding.