The manager shall notify the applicant or permittee of the time and place for the public hearing. The time of the public hearing may not be more than 15 days after a written appeal is filed with the manager pursuant to HBC 5.04.090. The applicant or permittee shall be entitled to be represented by counsel secured at the applicant’s or permittee’s sole cost, to call witnesses in the applicant’s or permittee’s behalf, and to cross-examine other witnesses at the hearing. The manager shall render a decision in writing within 10 days after completion of the hearing.