Section 2.06.070 Appeals.

A person may appeal the decision of a city employee to the city manager when authorized in this code. The appeal shall be taken by filing a written notice with the department whose decision is the subject of the appeal. The appeal must be filed within ten days from the date of the decision. The city manager shall schedule a hearing on the appeal within seven days from the receipt of the notice. The appeal shall stay the decision of the city employee unless the city manager directs otherwise. A hearing on the appeal shall be scheduled before the city manager or the city manager’s designee within fourteen days. At the public hearing, the applicant shall have the opportunity to present evidence or arguments the applicant may have as to why the action of employee appealed from should not be approved by the city manager. The city manager shall render a written decision on the appeal within seven days after the hearing. The decision of the city manager shall be final. The parties may extend the time limits set forth herein by mutual agreement. (Ord. 98/U-6342)