(a) Pursuant to section 27721 of the California Government Code, the "Appellate Hearing Board" shall be a County hearing officer appointed pursuant to sections 650 et seq. of the County Administrative Code, or where authorized, are appointed by the director of the department initiating the enforcement action. For purposes of section 17920.5 and 17920.6 of the California Health and Safety Code, "local appeals board" and "housing appeals board" shall have the same meaning as "Appellate Hearing Board".
(b) An "appellate hearing officer" shall be a County hearing officer assigned to hear an appeal under this chapter.
(Added by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07; amended by Ord. No. 10578 (N.S.), effective 12-13-18)