For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases when used in this chapter, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
"APPEAL." An application to a higher court or body for a decision to be modified or reversed.
"APPELLANT." A party who appeals a lower court's decision, or in this case, a decision from an Administrator, Department or other Agency of the city, usually seeking modification or reversal of that decision.
"APPELLEE." A party against whom an appeal is taken and whose role is to respond to that appeal, usually seeking affirmance of the decision from a lower court, or in this case, an Administrator, Department or other Agency of the city.
"MUNICIPAL APPEALS BOARD." A quasi-judicial body of people appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council of Murray, Kentucky, who are appointed to provide the public with a final administrative review process for appeals relating to a wide range of city determinations as provided in ordinances of the City of Murray.
"SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE RULE." The principle that a reviewing court should uphold an administrative body's ruling if it is supported by evidence on which the administrative body could reasonably base its decision.
(Ord. 2019-1788, passed 10-10-19)