Sec. 24.27. Administrative Hearings. (a) Hearing Officer. (1) After an accusation has been issued, an administrative hearing shall be conducted. The Director of Enforcement shall present to the members of the Commission the following options from which the members must select an administrative hearing officer: (A) The members of the Commission may sit as the hearing officer, either with or without an individual hearing officer presiding; (B) The members of the Commission may select an individual, who may be one member of the Commission, to sit as the hearing officer. (2) If they elect to use an individual hearing officer, the members of the Commission shall appoint the individual. However, if they elect to use an individual hearing officer provided by an outside entity, that entity shall appoint the individual. (3) The members of the Commission shall appoint an individual, who may be the individual hearing officer or a member of the Commission, to decide preliminary hearing matters and requests for reconsideration under Subsection (e). However, if the individual hearing officer is provided by an outside entity, that entity shall appoint the individual. The same individual may be appointed to decide both preliminary hearing matters and requests for reconsideration. (b) Scheduling and Notice. (1) The hearing officer shall schedule the administrative hearing and shall serve notice of the hearing on all respondents at least 21 calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing. If the hearing officer is one or more members of the Commission, the Executive Director may provide notice. (2) The notice shall be in substantially the following form, but may contain additional information: “A hearing regarding the charges made in the accusation against you will be held before the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission (or [name of individual hearing officer]) at [time] on [date], at [location]. You may be present at the hearing, may be represented by counsel, may present any relevant evidence, and will be given a full opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses testifying against you. You may request the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents and records by applying in writing to the Ethics Commission (or [name of individual hearing officer]).” (c) Discovery.