5.10.040 Administrative Authority.
A. The Manager is authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this Chapter. The Manager shall have the power to investigate any and all complaints regarding alleged violations of this Chapter. The Manager may delegate any or all authority granted under this Section to any City officer employee or agent.
B. The Manager is authorized to adopt and enforce administrative rules interpreting and applying this Chapter. The Manager or designee shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law to support decisions.
C. Prior to adoption of a new administrative rule, the Manager shall give notice to any interested parties of the terms of the proposed rule, and shall conduct a public hearing to consider public comment. Public notice shall be given when administrative rules have been adopted.
1. At the public hearing, the Manager or designee shall hear oral and written testimony concerning the proposed rule. The Manager shall have the power to establish and limit the matters to be considered at the hearing, to prescribe procedures for the conduct of the hearing, to hear evidence, and to preserve order.
2. The Manager shall adopt, modify or reject the proposed rule after considering testimony received during the public hearing.
3. Unless otherwise stated, all rules shall be effective upon adoption by the Manager. All rules adopted by the Manager shall be filed with the City Recorder. Copies of all current rules shall be available to the public upon request.
4. Notwithstanding subsections 1 and 2 of this Section, the Manager may adopt an interim rule without prior public notice upon a finding that failure to act promptly may result in serious prejudice to the public interest or the interest of the affected parties. Such interim rules shall detail the specific reasons for such prejudice. Any interim rule adopted pursuant to the paragraph shall be effective for a period not to exceed 180 days.
D. Inspection of Record. The City of Wood Village reserved the right to review and/or copy the records of any Payday Lender for purposes of auditing or complain resolution. Such records shall be made available for inspection during normal business hours within 24 hours of written notice by the Manager or its designee.