Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 12. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 12-5. STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING. |
Article 3. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF PARKING VIOLATIONS. |
§ 12-5-54. HEARING OFFICER POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS.
(A)
The municipal court clerk shall appoint one or more hearing officers to administratively adjudicate parking violations for which a parking citation is issued under the City Code.
(B)
A hearing officer may:
(1)
Administer oaths;
(2)
Accept admissions and hear and determine contests of parking violations under the Code;
(3)
Issue orders enforceable by the municipal court compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents;
(4)
Issue orders of immobilization or impoundment of vehicles;
(5)
Set conditions for the release of vehicles immobilized or impounded under this chapter; and
(6)
Administratively terminate parking citations or cases that the hearing officer determines to be uncollectable.
Source: Ord. 20090924-044.