§ 2-13-64. Appeal.

(a)

All decisions rendered by the public safety director shall be appealable by requesting a hearing before a special magistrate.

(1)

The hearing shall be requested within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision to be challenged.

(2)

A hearing date shall not be postponed or continued unless a request for continuance is received in writing by the hearing officer at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date set for the hearing. No additional continuances shall be granted without concurrence of the public safety director.

(3)

The fact-finding determination of the special magistrate shall be limited to whether the alleged violation occurred or whether competent, substantial evidence supports the public safety director's decision. Based upon this fact-finding determination, the special magistrate shall either affirm or reverse the decision of the public safety director. If the special magistrate affirms the decision of the public safety director, the named party shall have fifteen (15) days from the date of the decision of the special magistrate to comply with the decision of the public safety director unless some other period is agreed to by the county.

(b)

All decisions rendered by the board or a special magistrate shall be appealable as permitted by Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, as amended, or Section 162.11, Florida Statutes, as amended.

(Ord. No. 17-041 , § 3, 4-25-17)