The evidence is marked as exhibits for the hearing. The parties will have reviewed each other s materials in advance and may object to their inclusion at this time. Depending on the nature of the dispute, the parties are also encouraged again to utilize an alternative dispute resolution process. A schedule for holding the hearing is agreed upon by the parties. The Commission delegates the responsibility for holding hearings, at this stage of the process, to a Hearing Examiner.
Employees generally represent themselves and departments do likewise.
Employees may be represented by anyone of their choosing. When an employee engages the services of an attorney, the Law Department represents the City. The Hearing Examiner issues a decision within 90 days of the date of the completion of the Hearing. If a decision is not issued within that period, and no extension has been granted, the appellant will prevail. Employees may file a Petition For Review Of Hearing Examiner s Petition.