3-11-103. MANNER OF APPEAL.
(1) All appeals must be initiated by filing a notice of appeal with the City Recorder within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the order from which the appeal is taken.
(2) The notice of appeal must include the following:
a. The specific reasons for the appeal, including but not limited to the reasons why the appellant believes the City’s decision was in error;
b. The written pre-discipline notice received by the appellant;
c. The written decision or order which is being appealed by the appellant;
d. The mailing address to be used for further communication with the appellant; and
e. The appellant’s signature.
(3) An appellant’s failure to timely submit a notice of appeal in full and complete compliance with this section shall result in a forfeiture of all appeal rights of the appellant.
(4) No later than five (5) calendar days following the filing of the notice of appeal, the Hearing Officer shall:
a. Schedule a hearing at the Hearing Officer’s sole discretion, no sooner than 30 days and no later than 45 calendar days after the filing of the notice of appeal.
(5) Provide the date, time and place of the hearing to:
a. The appellant;
b. The appellant’s counsel, if any;
c. The City’s counsel;
d. The Human Resource Division;
e. The Department Head.