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1) This provision applies to the Operator working in any capacity within the tow business or operating any tow business, even if operated under new ownership. E. If an Operator is serving a suspension for six months or more, the Operator shall be required to comply with all terms and conditions of the current TSA at the time of reinstatement. If the TSA term expires, the Operator must resubmit an application during the enrollment period. F. An Operator shall comply with all the terms of the suspension, including, but not limited to, restitution to victims and court orders, prior to reinstatement or re -application. 24. HEARING/APPEAL A. In the event the Police Captain notifies an Operator of disciplinary action, the Operator may request a hearing within seven calendar days by submitting a request in writing to the Police Captain for the Operations Division. If a hearing is requested, the hearing shall be held as soon as practicable but no more than 30 calendar days from the date the hearing was requested. B. The hearing shall be conducted by such Police Captain or designee and the Operator shall be entitled to present all relevant facts and circumstances in support of the Operator's position. C. The Operator shall be entitled to present evidence, including, but not limited to, testimony of at least one person. The hearing shall be informal. The Police Captain or designee shall determine the issue. D. The Operator shall be notified in writing of the Police Captain or designee's decision(s) within ten business days of the date of the completion of the hearing. Following the hearing, if the Operator is dissatisfied with the Police Captain or designee's decision(s), the Operator may appeal by submitting a request in writing to the Police Chief within seven calendar days. If an appeal is requested, it shall be held as soon as practicable, but no more than 30 calendar days from the date the appeal was filed. The Police Chief's Administrative Assistant shall give the Operator written notice of the time and place of the hearing at least ten calendar days prior to the date of the hearing, either by causing a copy of the notice to be delivered to the Operator personally or by certified mail addressed to the Operator at the address shown on the appeal. The appeal shall be conducted by the Police Chief. The Operator shall have the same rights as those listed above. The Operator shall be notified in writing of the decision(s) of the Police Chief within ten business days of the date of the appeal. Participation by the Operator in the PPD Rotation Tow Program is a privilege, not a right. The Operator waives any further administrative appeal(s) rights upon notification of the Police Chief's decision. F. A suspension shall not take effect until the hearing and appeal process, if an appeal was filed, as set forth above has been exhausted, with exception of the Operators whose conduct is deemed to be a danger to the motoring public or who continue to violate the terms and conditions of the TSA and whose suspension shall immediately begin. G. If an Operator fails to request a hearing or appeal within the specified time or fails to appear at a scheduled hearing or appeal, the action taken by the Police Captain shall be final and the disciplinary action shall take effect upon written notification to the Operator by the Police Captain without further appeal. Page 22 of 24