17.98.090 Remedies.
A. Where the hearing officer reverses or modifies a decision of the commission in whole or in part, its decision shall finally dispose of the matter on appeal, except that the case shall be remanded to the commission where the hearing officer determines either that:
1. There is insufficient evidence in the record on an issue material to the decision of the case; or
2. There has been a substantial procedural error which requires further public hearing.
A decision remanding a case shall describe any issue on which further evidence should be taken, and shall set forth any further directions the hearing officer deems appropriate for the guidance of the commission.
B. The commission shall act on the case upon remand in accordance with the decision of the hearing officer in the minimum time allowed by the circumstances. Cases on remand following a decision of the hearing officer shall take precedence over all other matters on the commission’s agenda. (Ord. 07-018 § 5, 2007)