The hearing examiner shall be employed on a contract basis, to be negotiated. Examiners pro tem (i.e., substitute) may also be contracted to serve in the event of absence or inability of the examiner to act. Prior to entering into a contract for the first year of either the hearing examiner or any pro tem examiner(s), each shall be confirmed by the city council according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 2.06 LMC. (Ord. 3339 § 2 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 2324 § 2, 2000; Ord. 1208 § 3, 1981)