§ 16-607

(a) The Board of Trustees may:

(1) Appoint an individual, other than the attorney to the Board of Trustees, as hearing examiner; and

(2) Adopt rules governing proceedings before the hearing examiner.

(b) The hearing examiner:

(1) May hold an initial hearing on any matter brought before the Board of Trustees; and

(2) Shall submit to the Board of Trustees and to the parties findings of fact and conclusions of law, a transcript of the proceedings, and exhibits.

(c) The Board of Trustees shall:

(1) Hear arguments, if requested by a party; and

(2) After considering the arguments and the record, decide the matter.

(d) The decision of the Board of Trustees may not be appealed.