Hallsville Revocation of License: Procedure ordinance (§ 605.100)

A. In any case in which a complaint has been made to the Board of Aldermen, or in which the Board of Aldermen has on its own determined that cause may exist for the revocation of a license under the provisions of this Chapter, the following procedures shall be followed:

1. The Board of Aldermen shall set a date for a hearing to consider the question of revocation.

2. At least ten (10) days prior to said hearing, written notice shall be mailed to the licensee, by registered mail, return receipt requested, to his/her last known address as shown in the records of the City Clerk advising the licensee of the time, date and place of hearing and of the reason for considering the revocation of his/her license.

3. During the pendency of this hearing before the Board of Aldermen, the licensee shall be permitted to continue the operation of his/her business.

4. At the hearing set by the Board of Aldermen, the Board of Aldermen shall hear all relevant and material evidence justifying the retention of the license.

5. The licensee may be present in person and/or by his/her attorney and may present evidence.

6. After hearing the evidence presented, the Board of Aldermen shall vote on the issue of whether the subject license shall be revoked.

7. The affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Aldermen shall be necessary to revoke any license.