➢ Hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues; ➢ Administer oaths and affirmations; ➢ Conduct hearings in accordance with applicable law, including hearing testimony and accepting evidence that is relevant to the allegation of a Violation; ➢ Rule upon motions, objections, and the admissibility of evidence; ➢ At the request of any party or on the Hearing Officer’s own motion, issue subpoenas directing witnesses to appear and give relevant testimony at the Hearing, or directing the production of relevant books, records, or other information, but only if the Hearing Officer determines the subpoenaed information is necessary to present relevant evidence that relates to a contested issue in the case; ➢ Preserve and authenticate the record of the Hearing, including all exhibits and evidence introduced at the Hearing; ➢ Postpone or continue a violator's Hearing to a later Hearing date; ➢ Issue a final determination, based on the evidence presented at the Hearing, on whether a Violation occurred or exists. The Hearing Officer’s final determination shall be in writing and shall include written findings of fact and conclusions of law, including any corrective measures, the applicable fines and penalties, or other action with which the violator must comply; ➢ Impose penalties consistent with applicable Code provisions, order the violator to obtain a compliance bond, and require the violator to take corrective measures to cure the Violation upon finding a violator liable for the charged Violation, except as expressly provided in the Village Code; ➢ Impose administrative costs in an amount not less than the minimum amount set by the Board of Trustees, upon finding a violator liable for the charged Violation. The Hearing Officer shall have no authority to waive, or impose an amount less than the minimum amount set by the Board of Trustees; ➢ Accept and enter any agreed order, continuance, or other agreed disposition presented by the Village; and ➢ Conduct and adjudicate hearings concerning towed motor vehicles, in accordance with and pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code; and ➢ All other duties provided for by the Village Ordinance.
