The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
"Administrative hearings officer"means a person appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly to hear Code violation cases on citations, notices of violation or complaints.
"Affirmative defense"means any defense which declares positively or avers facts to be true and which, if proved by the alleged violator, may serve as a complete defense to the violation charged.
"Charging document"means a citation, notice of violation or complaint alleging a violation of this Code.
"Code enforcement officer"means any person properly designated to enforce any or all provisions of this Code, including but not limited to municipal police officers, municipal fire department officers, building safety officers, zoning enforcement officers, health inspection officers, or other authorized representative of the municipality.
"Decision"means a final order issued by an administrative hearing officer. A decision must contain findings of fact, conclusions of law and directions for disposition or compliance with the order.
"Hearing"means an administrative adjudication held pursuant to this chapter.
"Order"means a directive issued by an administrative hearing officer which is not a final adjudicative decision.
"Violation"means a noncriminal offense punishable only by a fine, but not by imprisonment or other penalty. Conviction of a violation does not give rise to any disability or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a crime. A person charged with a violation is not entitled:
2. To have a public defender or other counsel appointed at public expense to represent the person.
(AO No. 93-167(S-1), § 1, 4-13-1994; AO No. 2007-50, § 2, 4-10-2007)