Any person receiving a notice of violation may appeal, in writing, the determination of the village of Green Oaks. The notice of appeal must be received by the village of Green Oaks within ten (10) days from the date of the notice of violation. The notice of appeal shall clearly and specifically state what portion or portions of the decision the appellant is appealing from. Failure to appeal with the required written specificity shall be deemed a waiver of those portions of the decision not specified. The village shall appoint a hearing officer for purposes of hearing the appeal. The strict rules of evidence in effect in the circuit courts shall not apply to the hearing. Hearing on the appeal before the appropriate authority or his/her designee shall take place within twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of the notice of appeal. The decision on the appeal shall be final from and after its issuance and the mailing or delivering a copy thereof to the appellant. An appeal hereunder or pursuant to the administrative review act shall not toll the effects of a continuing violation under the penalties provided for in this chapter. An appeal to the village, to be heard by the village, shall stay the enforcement of the order and penalty provided for in this chapter. An appeal pursuant to the administrative review act shall not stay the enforcement of any order and penalty provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 2008-O-2, 3-20-2008)