14.10.820 Issuance of Final Order.
A. The Hearings Officer shall issue a written Final Order within fifteen (15) business days of conclusion of the hearing. The Hearings Officer may extend the time for Final Order upon notice to the parties and upon good cause, including but not limited to: excessive evidence or testimony, factual or legal complexities requiring additional investigation or research, or time conflict with other prearranged matters. The Hearings Officer shall be reasonably diligent in issuing Final Orders within the timelines specified in this Section.
B. The Final Order shall include the following elements:
1. A statement of findings and conclusions, and the reasons and basis therefore, on all material issues of fact, law, or discretion presented on the record;
2. The remedy, sanction, or other action determined to be applicable;
3. Any specific findings substantially based upon the credibility or demeanor of witnesses and the reasons therefore; and
4. A statement advising the parties of the right to seek judicial review in Clark County Superior Court by filing the appropriate petition within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Final Order.
C. Findings of fact shall be based exclusively upon the evidence contained in the record of the hearing, and shall be based upon the kind of evidence upon which reasonably prudent Persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of their affairs.
D. The Hearings Officer may rely upon any specialized knowledge of the Department of Public Works in evaluating evidence.
E. The Hearings Officer may allow the parties time after conclusion of the hearing to submit memos, briefs, or proposed orders. A party submitting a memo, brief, or proposed order shall provide notice of the submittal to all other parties and comply with the provisions of Section 14.10.750 of this Ordinance.
F. The Hearings Officer may accept and issue, or incorporate into the Final Order, any stipulated agreement made between the parties, provided the Hearings Officer determines that such stipulated agreement does not offend the administration of justice.
G. Nothing in this Part shall be interpreted as requiring a hearing prior to any emergency suspension under this Ordinance. (Ord. M-3970 §2, 2010)