1.025 Uniform Appeal and Hearing Procedure.
In this section the word "appellant" means a person appealing from an administrative decision. Except as otherwise provided in this code, a person who is authorized to appeal from an administrative decision under this code shall follow the procedure stated in this section.
(1) The appellant shall file with the recorder a written notice of appeal together with a written statement listing the reason for requesting the revocation or modification of the decision within 10 days after the day on which he is notified of the administrative decision from which appeal is requested.
(2) The council or authorized appellate board shall hear the appeal within 30 days after the recorder receives the notice and statement of appeal, unless the appellant consents to an extension of time.
(3) The recorder shall notify the appellant of the time and place of the hearing, along with other persons who have an interest in the subject matter of the hearing.
(4) At the hearing the appellant or other parties interested may present witnesses and offer evidence in support of their case and, in the discretion of the council or appellate board, evidence may be heard to sustain the administrative decision.
(5) The council or appellate board shall make written findings, recommendations, or orders on any matter heard by it and the recorder shall send a copy thereof to the appellant.