Fayette Hearings upon Suspension or Revocation of Licenses ordinance (§ 600.100)

A. Hearing Officer. Hearings may be had before the Board of Aldermen or before a Hearing Officer appointed by the Board of Aldermen. If held before a Hearing Officer, he/she shall report to the Board of Aldermen findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations. The Board of Aldermen may accept, modify or refuse to accept the report of the Hearing Officer or any portion thereof.

B. Witnesses — How Summoned. Subpoenas may be issued by the Board of Aldermen for any person whose testimony is desired at any hearing. Such subpoenas may be served and returns thereon made by any agent and in the same manner as provided by law for the service of subpoenas in civil suits in the Circuit Courts of this State. The Board of Aldermen also may issue subpoenas duces tecum requiring the production of documents or other items pertaining to the subject of the inquiry.

C. Witnesses To Be Sworn. Before any witness shall testify in any such hearing, he/she shall be sworn by the City Clerk to tell the truth and nothing but the truth.

D. Decision — Suspension Or Revocation. If the evidence supports a finding that the license should be revoked or suspended pursuant to Section 600.090 of this Chapter, the Board of Aldermen shall issue a written order which shall include specific findings of fact setting forth the grounds for the action taken. If the evidence fails to support a finding that the license should be revoked or suspended, then no such order shall be issued.

E. Appeal. Any applicant or licensee aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Aldermen may appeal such decision to the Circuit Court as provided in Chapter 536, RSMo., provided such appeal is filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the Board of Aldermen's decision. The Board of Aldermen may delay the implementation of its order pending appeal.