§ 2.80.020. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

Code means any municipal ordinance, law, or regulation except for:

1.

Building code violations that must be adjudicated pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31.1 et seq.; and

2.

Any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code, or a similar offense that is a traffic regulation governing the movement of vehicles, and except for any reportable offense under Section 6-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Hearing officer means a municipal employee or an officer or agent of the City, other than a law enforcement officer, whose duty it is to:

1.

Preside at an administrative hearing called to determine whether or not a Code violation exists;

2.

Hear testimony and accept evidence from all interested parties relevant to the existence of a Code violation;

3.

Preserve and authenticate the transcript and record of the hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing; and

4.

Issue and sign a written finding, decision, and order stating whether a Code violation exists.

(Ord. No. 3510, 6-28-2004)

State law reference

Similar provisions, 65 ILCS 5/1-2.2-5.