§ 2.68.020. Hearing officer requirements.

(A) The hearing officer shall be appointed with regard to qualifications to conduct administrative or quasi-judicial hearings and must:

(1)

Be a resident of the state of Nevada;

(2)

(a)

Be a graduate of an accredited law school; or

(b)

Be a graduate of an accredited four-year college and have at least five years experience in public administration; and

(3)

Complete a four-hour course of classroom instruction in administrative law provided by the office of the district attorney.

(B)

The hearing officer shall not conduct or participate in any hearing or decision in which he or any of the following persons has a direct or substantial financial interest: his spouse; brother; sister; child; parent; in-laws; parents of business associates. The hearing officer shall not participate in any hearing concerning any business with which such officer is negotiating or has an arrangement or understanding concerning possible partnership or employment. Any actual or potential interest shall be disclosed prior to such hearing.

(C)

No member of the board, county official, or any other person shall interfere with or attempt to interfere with the officer in the performance of his duties.

(Ord. 3555 § 2, 2007: Ord. 963 § 1 (part), 1986)