(a) The Board of Building Appeals shall:
(1) Advise and consult with the Director of Public Safety and Building Official concerning practices in the home improvement industry, the administration of this chapter, and the rules and regulations adopted to implement this chapter.
(2) Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the administration and operation of this chapter and any amendments thereto which it might deem necessary or advisable;
(3) Undertake activities to encourage high standards of honesty, fair business practices and public responsibility in the home improvement business; and
(4) Hear and make recommendations to the Director and Building Official in any application, revocation or suspension proceeding in which the Director may request the Board to conduct such hearing.
(b) The City Solicitor shall designate a member of his staff to act and serve as counsel to the Board. It shall be the duty of the counsel to the Board to be present at or to view and summarize all hearings and proceedings of appeals for suspension and revocation of registration. (Ord. 42-1989. Passed 3-20-89; Ord. 45-2011. Passed 4-18-11.)