§ 27-126. Office of the Zoning Hearing Examiner.

(a)

The District Council shall establish the Office of the Zoning Hearing Examiner and shall appoint one (1) or more Hearing Examiners to conduct public hearings in zoning cases listed in this Subdivision.

(b)

Any Examiner shall:

(1)

Be an attorney admitted to practice before the highest Court of a State or the District of Columbia;

(2)

Possess judicial temperament;

(3)

Have at least five (5) years experience in administrative litigation; and

(4)

Demonstrate a knowledge of administrative and zoning law practice and procedure by competitive written examination.

(c)

After being appointed, Examiners shall be considered within the classified service of the County's Personnel Law and subject to the regulations of the system.

(d)

A Chief Hearing Examiner shall be designated by the District Council to administer the Office of Zoning Hearing Examiner.