The hearing examiner shall be appointed by the mayor, with the concurrence of not less than four members of the city council, for an initial term of two years. Reappointment shall be for a term of two years. The hearing examiner may be removed from office during a term by the mayor with the concurrence of at least four members of the city council only for just cause. One or more hearing examiners pro tem may be appointed by the mayor, for such terms as may be specified at the time of appointment, to serve in the case of a conflict or absence of the hearing examiner.

The hearing examiner shall be exempt from civil service. [Ord. 2014-09-054 § 1; Ord. 2002-07-050; Ord. 2000-05-023].