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B. In addition to the above, every hearing officer must be an Attorney licensed to <br /> practice law in the State of Illinois for at least three (3) years. <br /> C. Hearing officers shall have the authority and duty to: <br /> (1) Preside at an administrative hearing called to determine whether or not a code <br /> violation exists; <br /> (2) Administer oaths, hear testimony and accept evidence relevant to the <br /> existence of a code violation; <br /> (3) Preserve and authenticate the transcript and record of the hearing and all <br /> exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing; <br /> (4) Issue and sign a written finding, decision and order staking whether a code <br /> violation exists including finding a respondent in default; <br /> (5) Issue subpoenas directing witnesses to appear and give testimony at the <br /> hearing so long as request for issuance of subpoenas made in sufficient time to compel <br /> appearance or at any time prior to the hearing date; <br /> (6) Assess and issue fines, costs of the administrative adjudication hearing, <br /> sanctions that are provided in the Code for the violation proved, orders to abate, <br /> injunctions, orders to cease and desist, orders to perform community service, and other <br /> appropriate orders as determined by the hearing officer; <br /> (7) Remove any persons from the hearing for failing to use proper decorum <br /> during the hearing or engaging in any other disorderly act causing the disruption of the <br /> hearing or process; and, <br /> (8) Certify the record to the Circuit Court if required. <br /> 9. PENALTIES <br />