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A. The meeting at which the hearing officer deliberates and decides an appeal shall be open to the public and a record of the hearing shall be made.

B. The hearing shall be subject to the following order and time limitations:

1. Chief: 10 minutes to present his or her decision;

2. Animal owner: 15 minutes;

3. Appellee: 15 minutes;

4. Interested persons: three minutes each;

5. Animal owner, for rebuttal: five minutes.

C. Upon hearing the evidence, the hearing officer shall deliberate and issue written findings and conclusions based on the evidence on the record within 10 business days of the hearing. The decision shall include an order stating the amount of fees and costs associated with the care of the animal while the case was pending. (Ord. 07-009 § 5, 2007)