The hearing prescribed, described by section 30-75, shall be conducted by an individual who is designated by the city manager. The individual
may be an employee of the city who is not assigned to the police department or otherwise
subordinate to the chief of police, or an individual who is not an employee, retained
pursuant to a contract to provide such services. The city manager is hereby authorized
to contract in the name of the city for the services of such a hearing officer at
rates for such services which do not exceed $75.00 per hour of service rendered.
