1.21.100 Hearing officer decision.
A. After considering all of the testimony and evidence submitted for the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision to uphold, modify or revoke the administrative citation that describes the reasons for the decision. The hearing officer’s decision shall be final.
1. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be upheld, the amount of the fine on deposit with the town shall be retained by the town.
2. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be modified, the town shall refund or collect, whichever is applicable, the difference between the amount of the original fine and the modified fine within fifteen calendar days from the date of issuance of the hearing officer’s decision.
3. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be revoked, the town shall refund the amount of the deposited fine within fifteen calendar days from the date of issuance of the hearing officer’s decision.
B. The hearing officer’s decision shall include a statement that the aggrieved party may seek judicial review in accordance with Section 1.21.120.
C. Within five calendar days of issuance of the hearing officer’s decision, the town shall serve a copy of the written decision on the recipient of the administrative citation by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested. Service of the hearing officer’s decision shall be deemed completed on the date of mailing. (Ord. 585 § 1 (part), 2010)