The hearing officer shall have no relationship, either personal or business-related, with any party or employee of any party involved in preparing or presenting evidence or testifying at any hearing conducted pursuant to this division and shall have no interest whatsoever in the outcome of the such hearing. The hearing officer's fee shall be paid by the City. (Code 1979, § 34-176; Ord. No. 2010-17, § 9, 5-17-2010)