(1) Any person who is sent a notice of suspension under section 8.685 may appeal the suspension action to the Chief Financial Officer by giving written notice to the Chief Financial Officer within 30 days after mailing of the notice of suspension. The filing of a Notice of Appeal shall stay the suspension until disposition of the appeal.

(2) If a timely notice of appeal is received, the Chief Financial Officer shall notify the permit holder of the time and place of the appeal hearing and shall make a final decision after considering all the evidence presented. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Code of Medford, the decision of the Chief Financial Officer to suspend an alarm permit shall be final and may not be appealed to the City Council.