Chapter 2.95
HEARING EXAMINER1
Sections:
2.95.040 Jurisdiction, powers and authority.
2.95.010 Creation.
The city hereby creates the office of hearing examiner consistent with Chapter 35A.63 RCW.
(Ord. No. 10-666, § 14, 8-3-10; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.30(1)), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-81. Formerly 2.20.010.)
2.95.020 Appointment.
The city council shall appoint a hearing examiner who will serve at the pleasure of city council. The hearing examiner may be an employee of the city or a contractor with the city or may have any other relationship with the city that city council deems most advantageous. With the approval of city council, the hearing examiner may hire or retain the services of such subsidiary hearing examiner or support personnel as is deemed appropriate.
(Ord. No. 10-666, § 14, 8-3-10; Ord. No. 10-666, § 14, 8-3-10; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.30(2)), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-82. Formerly 2.20.020.)
2.95.030 Qualification.
The hearing examiner shall be a person with training and/or experience in land use planning, law or other areas related to the planning and development of the community.
(Ord. No. 10-666, § 14, 8-3-10; Ord. No. 10-666, § 14, 8-3-10; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.30(3)), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-83. Formerly 2.20.030.)
2.95.040 Jurisdiction, powers and authority.
The jurisdiction, powers and authority of the hearing examiner, as these relate to matters covered by FWRC Title 19, are established in Chapters 19.65, 19.70 and 19.75 FWRC. In addition, the city council may, from time to time, grant to the hearing examiner such other jurisdiction, powers, duties and authority as city council deems appropriate, consistent with state and city law.
(Ord. No. 10-666, § 14, 8-3-10; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.35), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-84. Formerly 2.20.040.)
2.95.050 Rules of procedure.
The hearing examiner shall establish rules of procedure for the efficient and fair conduct of matters that come before the hearing examiner. These rules must be consistent with state and city law. A copy of these rules of procedure should be made available for inspection and copying in the department of community development during regular business hours.
(Ord. No. 10-666, § 14, 8-3-10; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(170.40), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-85. Formerly 2.20.050.)
Cross references: Appeal procedure, Chapter 1.25 FWRC; indemnification of city officials, officers and employees, Chapter 2.05 FWRC; process III appeals review procedures will be decided by the hearing examiner, Chapter 19.65 FWRC; the hearing examiner will hold a public hearing and make recommendations to the city council regarding review under process V provisions, Chapter 19.75 FWRC.
State law reference: Hearing examiner, RCW 35A.63.170.