(A) There is hereby established an Unemployment Compensation Appeal Board, to consist of three members appointed by the Mayor and City Council to serve for a period of not more than five years. It shall be the duty of the Board to review determinations and decisions of the City Treasurer pertaining to this unemployment compensation system, provided that a claim of appeal is filed within 15 days of such decision or determination. The time to file a claim of appeal shall not begin until an employee has been notified in writing of his right to appeal.
(‘68 Code, § 2-1214)
(B) Appeal Board; powers and duties. The Appeal Board may on its own motion affirm, modify, set aside or reverse any decision or order on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in such case, or direct the taking of additional evidence, or may permit any of the parties to such decision or order to initiate further appeals before it. The Appeal Board shall promptly notify parties of its findings and decisions and its reasons therefor but may omit the giving of any reasons if the previous order, decision or determination is affirmed without any alteration or modification.
(‘68 Code, § 2-1215)
(C) Procedure, reports, record of proceedings on appeal; transcripts of testimony. The manner in which appeals to the Appeal Board shall be presented, the reports thereon required from the interested party or parties, and the procedure governing such appeals shall be in accordance with rules prescribed by the Appeal Board. A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings in connection with an appeal. Staff, space and such clerical service as is needed shall be provided by the Treasurer to the Appeal Board. (‘68 Code, § 2-1216)
(Ord. 483, passed 12-21-74)