Municipal Adjudicator Penalty Notices

Bring adjudicative judgment and municipal legislation experience to the City of Cambridge as a contracted Municipal Adjudicator. Hear APS appeals virtually as scheduled.

This Council-appointed Hearing Officer service focuses on decisions arising from the City’s Administrative Penalty System. You will review Screening Officer decisions involving municipal by-law Penalty Notices and determine appropriate outcomes. Services average one to two days monthly, or are provided as needed, with appointments lasting approximately four years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review Screening Officer decisions concerning Penalty Notices
• Conduct hearings under the Administrative Penalty By-law
• Provide fair treatment and due process for all parties
• Determine whether to confirm or cancel penalties
• Issue final, binding oral and written rulings

Requirements:

• High ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment
• Knowledge and experience applying adjudicative processes
• Experience interpreting Municipal By-laws and related legislation
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Computer and software literacy, including Microsoft Suite

Apply municipal legislation, procedural fairness, and independent adjudication to resolve Administrative Penalty System matters for Cambridge.