Title
Hearing Officer Appointment - Administrative Adjudication of Vehicular Standing, Parking, and Compliance Regulation
History
In Orland Park, administrative adjudication is a process where local ordinance violations, including those related to traffic, are resolved by a hearing officer rather than through the traditional judicial system. This process involves issuing violation notices, conducting hearings, and issuing judgments. The Village’s administrative adjudication process involves separate court calls for vehicular and non-vehicular violations.
Per Village Code, the hearing officer is appointed by the Village President, with the advice and consent of the Village Board. Based on experience and pricing, Mayor Jim Dodge recommends the contract for vehicular hearing officer services be awarded to retired Judge Joan O’Brien at a cost of $175 per hour replacing current hearing officer Michael Vines.
Retired Cook County Circuit Court Judge O'Brien served more than 20 years, the last 14 years at the Bridgeview courthouse, including as the supervising judge of the felony courtrooms for the last 10 years.
The appointed hearing officer shall:
· Serve as a hearing officer as provided by law.
· Hear testimony and accept evidence that is relevant for applicable Village Code violations.
· Administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses.
· Issue a written determination of liability or non-liability for Village Code violations based on evidence presented at the hearing and the records, including findings, decision, and order.
· Impose penalties and fines consistent with applicable Village Code sections.
· Adhere to policies, procedures, and legislation set forth in the Village Code.
· Create and preserve a proper hearing record.
· Regulate the course of the hearing in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Village.
· Issue subpoenas when appropriate.
· Enforce all policies, laws, rules, and regulations in a fair and impartial manner.
· Ensure they rec...
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