A. Upon commencement of suspension or revocation proceedings, the Licensing Officer shall set a time and place for the hearing of the matter.

B. The Licensing Officer shall give the licensee timely notice of the time and place of the hearing and the violations asserted. Such notice shall be served personally or by mailing by first-class mail to the last address furnished to the Licensing Officer by the licensee, at least ten (10) days, including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the hearing. In lieu of such service, or in addition thereto, a copy of such notice may be affixed to the principal entrance of the licensed premises which shall be deemed to be the principal place of business or main office or may be affixed to some prominent structure on such premises.

C. In any such action, a public hearing shall be granted at which the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard, present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and offer evidence in mitigation of any violations.

D. All evidence shall be recorded stenographically or by electronic recording device.

E. In all such proceedings, the Town Attorney shall act on behalf of the Town during the hearing. (Ord. 442 §1, 2001)