§ 6-82. Meetings, powers, hearings.

(a)

The board shall hold regular meetings not less than once each month. The secretary will maintain a record of minutes for each meeting and record all business and transactions of the board.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the board to set the minimum standards/qualifications of all persons, firms, or corporations applying for license to perform electrical work in the city. The board shall have the right to revoke any license previously issued by it when a licensee shall have violated any of the provisions of this code. Before such license can be revoked, however, notice of the particular charge or charges must be given, in writing, to the licensee at least ten (10) days prior to a public hearing to be held by the board in order to afford the licensee an opportunity to be heard; the written notice must likewise state the specific time and place that the hearing is to be held, and the licensee must be given an opportunity individually, or through an attorney of his choice to answer the charge and to offer any evidence, written or oral; the licensee shall have the right individually, or through his attorney, to cross-examine any adverse witness.

(c)

The secretary of the board shall have the right to issue summons for the appearance of witnesses upon request therefor. Both the board and the licensee shall have the right to have the testimony of witnesses taken down and transcribed at their own expense. When a license has been revoked, the board shall not issue to such licensee a new license until after the expiration of one (1) year from the date of revocation. A new application must thereafter be filed with the board, and the licensee must prove his or its qualifications, pay the fees for a license, and take the examination herein prescribed.

(d)

Any person, firm or corporation may file with the board an appeal for a review of any decision of the electrical inspector, provided, however, that such an appeal is made and filed in writing within five (5) days after the date that said person, firm or corporation is notified of the decision of the electrical inspector from which an appeal is being taken. Upon receipt of such an appeal, the board shall, within five (5) days thereafter proceed to hear the appeal and determine whether or not the action of the electrical inspector complies with the provisions hereof. The board shall within five (5) days after a hearing on the appeal, render a written decision of its findings of fact and the conclusions reached. No appeal to the courts shall lie in any case from any decision of the board except for good cause and bad faith on the part of the board or the members thereof. Any appeal from any decision of the board shall lie in or be returnable to the district court of the jurisdiction provided, however, such an appeal be perfected and filed in the district court within thirty (30) days after the board renders its written decision setting forth its findings of fact and the conclusions reached.

(Ord. No. 1961, 5-16-2006)