§ 31A-4. Conduct of proceedings, powers and duties.

(a)

Responsibilities. The hearing panel shall fulfill the duties and responsibilities of Division 30, Part 4, Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Public Resources Code and Sections 18060 and 18081, Title 14, California Code of Regulations.

(b)

Scheduling of Hearings. The hearing panel shall schedule hearings within thirty (30) days within receipt of a hearing request; provided, however, that where circumstances exist beyond the control of the hearing panel or any alternates thereof, precluding such scheduling, an additional thirty (30) days may be utilized.

(c)

Rules of Notice and Procedure. The hearing panel shall utilize the rules of notice and procedure as set forth in Public Resources Code Division 30, Part 4, Chapter 4, Article 2 Section 44310. The hearing panel shall have the authority to promulgate additional rules, procedures and forms not inconsistent with the above-cited portion of the Public Resources Code.

(d)

Written Decision. Within thirty (30) days following the completion of the hearing, the hearing panel shall prepare a written decision on the matter presented before it. A copy of this decision shall be directed to the person or persons bringing the appeal as well as to the Division of Environmental Health, Butte County Health Department.

(e)

The written decision of the hearing panel shall be final.

(Ord. No. 3033, § 1, 10-20-92; Ord. No. 4089, § 3, 11-4-14)