a. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-462.06(A), the City Council is established as the Board of Adjustment and delegates to a hearing officer the authority to hear and decide on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment as outlined in this section, except that the right of appeal from the decision of a hearing officer to the Board of Adjustment shall be preserved.

b. A list of qualified individuals to serve in the capacity of hearing officer shall be presented to and approved by the City Council as may be necessary to ensure the efficient management of matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment as outlined in this section. Selection of a hearing officer for any matter shall be made by the Community Development Director based on an administratively predetermined rotation or priority system.