This Section addresses the duties and responsibilities of a Hearing Examiner, hereafter referred to as the "Examiner", and other officials and agencies with respect to the administration of this Code.

The Examiner shall be appointed and approved by the Board of Aldermen. Compensation shall be set by same. In the event the Board of Aldermen choose not to appoint an Examiner, the Commission shall serve as the Examiner.

The Examiner shall hear and consider all applications for discretionary land rezones and use decisions authorized by the Board of Aldermen by resolution. Such considerations shall be set for public hearing. The Examiner shall be bound by the same standards of conduct as the Commission and Board with respect to the administration of this Code.

The Examiner shall within ten (10) working days render a decision. Notice in writing of the decision and the minutes of record shall be given to the Code Official for distribution as required. All decisions shall be kept in accordance with State regulations and such decisions shall be open to the public.