One or more hearing officers shall be appointed by designated animal control agent, subject to review and approval of the city manager, to hear appeals relating to the enforcement of this chapter. No employee of the city, of the designated animal control agent or of a designated custodian of animals impounded under this chapter shall be appointed as hearing officer. The designated city animal control agent shall be compensated for hearing examiner costs as provided by contract and as paid out of moneys available and budgeted therefore. (Ord. M-2727 § 8, 1987: Ord. M-2397 § 27, 1983; Ord. M-4043, Amended, 02/25/2013, Sec 19 - Effective 03/29/2013)