Title
Administrative Hearing Officer - Reappointment
History
On October 23, 2020, the Village of Orland Park issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking experienced attorneys or qualified firms to provide adjudication services as an Administrative Hearing Officer pursuant to a Professional Services Agreement with the Village.
On March 15, 2021, the Village Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with Attorney David G. Eterno to serve as the Village’s Administrative Hearing Officer for the adjudication of municipal code violations and traffic offense violations. The Administrative Hearing Officer serves as an independent contractor and not as a Village employee and is retained on an at-will basis.
The Administrative Hearing Officer is responsible for administering the Village’s adjudication process, including but not limited to:
· Serving as a hearing officer as provided by law;
· Hearing testimony and accepting evidence related to applicable Village Code violations;
· Administering oaths and affirmations to witnesses;
· Issuing written findings, decisions, and orders determining liability or non-liability based upon the evidence presented at the hearing and the records, including findings, decision, and order;
· Imposing penalties and fines in accordance with applicable Village Code provisions;
· Adhering to all applicable Village policies, procedures, ordinances, and statutory requirements;
· Creating and preserving an accurate hearing record;
· Regulating the course of hearings in accordance with adopted rules and regulations;
· Issuing subpoenas when appropriate;
· Enforcing all policies, laws, rules, and regulations in a fair and impartial manner;
· Maintaining all required training and professional qualifications;
· Remaining current on relevant legal developments and requirements; a...
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