Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Proceedings are informal hearings rather than complex court-style hearings. • Civil Penalties (fines), forfeiture and administrative compliance fees are the most common type of penalty. • The Code Compliance Hearings Officer will have to hear testimony and be able to administer oaths to the witnesses. • Audio recording will form the only “record” in most cases. • All the issues raised in the hearings are based on the codes and ordinances which are contained at the County Law Library. • It is preferred that decisions are rendered at the conclusion of the hearing with an explanation of the consequences to the violator, or why the County staff failed to prove the case. However, decisions not rendered at the conclusion of the hearing must be made at the beginning of the next scheduled hearing with a written order not later than fourteen (14) days from hearing conclusion.