§ 25-96. Procedure.

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A person against whom penalties are proposed shall have written notice thereof and the reasons therefor, shall be furnished a copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be allowed at least ten (10) days for answering the same in writing. A hearing upon such charges shall be held by the chief or by a deputy or other person designated by the chief in writing for that purpose. In case a deputy or other person is so designated, he shall, for the purpose of such hearing, be vested with all the powers of the chief, and shall make a record of such hearing which shall, with his recommendations, be referred to the chief for review and decision. The person against whom charges are preferred shall be entitled to be represented by counsel, to summon witnesses on his own behalf, and to cross-examine those witnesses who testify against him. The burden of proving misconduct shall be upon the person alleging the same. Compliance with technical rules of evidence shall not be required.

(Gen. Ord. No. 9-1980, 3-31-80)

                    
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