A franchisee may appeal any action of the Cablecasting Board to the village by submitting a written appeal within 21 days from the date of the Board's action to which a franchisee objects. Upon such appeal, the Village Council shall conduct a de novo review of the action of the Board being appealed and shall set a hearing date within 45 days of the date of receipt of the appeal. A franchisee may present any information, data or other evidence to the Council either prior to or at the time of the hearing. Hearings shall be open to the public and members of the public and members of the Board may also present any evidence or information pertinent to the matter appealed. The Council shall then determine whether to uphold, reverse or modify the action of the Board. The appeal shall stay any further action on the matter appealed until the appeal has been decided by the Council.
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