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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDouglas Chambers - Hearings Officer Agreement HEARINGS OFFICER AGREEMENT This agreement is made between the City of Pasco, a Washington Municipal Corporation (City), and Douglas Chambers (Hearings Officer). 1. Term and Termination. This Agreement will become effective on full execution hereof, and will continue until terminated. Either party may terminate this agreement on 15 days advance written notice to the other party by certified mail or personal delivery. 2. Services. The City hereby contracts with the Hearings Officer to conduct hearings on appeals of the determination of the poundmaster regarding wild, potentially dangerous and dangerous animals. (a) The hearings will be conducted, and all decisions will be rendered in compliance with applicable provisions of the Pasco Municipal Code, and with all written and oral directives issued by the City. (b) The Hearings Officer will adequately prepare for all hearings prior to each hearing day. (c) The Hearings Officer will be available to confer with City staff at all reasonable times concerning his services under this agreement. (d) The Hearings Officer will perform his services required under this agreement to the best of his ability, experience, and talent. (e) The Hearings Officer will not enter into any agreements or commitments on behalf of the City without the prior written consent of the City. (f) The Hearings Officer will keep proper records pertaining to each hearing and will forward the records to the City at his earliest opportunity. (g) All services will be performed at the Pasco City Hall or at such other place designated by the City, and on the days and at the times designated by the City. 3. Compensation. The Hearings Officer will be paid $50 per hour for services performed under this agreement, with a 2 hour minimum for each day hearings are conducted by the Hearings Officer. 4. Scheduling. Hearings scheduled pursuant to this agreement shall, insofar as possible, be scheduled for the same days as hearings scheduled for motor vehicle impounds and the 2 hour minimum payment for hearings shall apply to all hearings jointly. 5. Payment. The Hearings Officer will submit an itemized statement setting forth his time spent and services performed. The City will pay the amount due within 20 days of receipt of the statement. IZ`6C� 6. Independent Contractor. The Hearings Officer is an independent contractor in the performance of his services under this agreement and will be responsible for payment of all federal, state and local taxes arising out of his services under this agreement. 7. Confidential Information. All information received by the Hearings officer under this agreement will be treated in full confidence and will not be revealed to any third parties. 8. Default. The Hearings Officer will be in default of this agreement if he fails to fulfill any obligation hereof. In the event of a default, this agreement may be immediately terminated by the City, and the City reserves any other remedy available to it. 9. Entire Agreement. This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes all other prior agreements between the parties. 10. Modification. No modification of this agreement will be valid unless set out in writing and signed by both parties. 11. Time of the Essence. For the purposes of this agreement, time is of the essence. Should any dispute arise concerning the enforcement, breach or interpretation of this agreement, venue will be placed in Franklin County, Washington, and the laws of the State of Washington will apply. Ci 4' N , 2005 G ry Crutchfi Id, Cit anager Approv Form: "= C; L'(. , 2005 Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney Hearings Officer: ., 2005 Douglas C4fambers