A. Department Head. The person holding the position of Department Head for any department of the City of Ashland, or any agent, employee, or designee of the Department Head authorized to perform the duties of the Department Head by express written delegation of the Department Head.

B. Director. The person holding the position of director for any department of the City of Ashland, or any agent, employee, or designee authorized to perform the duties of the director by express delegation of the director.

C. Hearing Officer. The City Manager or an outside party not affiliated with the City of Ashland that is hired or selected by the City to conduct a hearing on an appeal. (Ord. 3192 § 34, amended, 11/17/2020; Ord. 2971, added, 10/21/2008)