(a) Establishment. There shall be a County-wide Fly Abatement and Appeals Board of the County of San Bernardino, State of California.
(b) Appointment of Members. The Appeals Board shall be composed of five members appointed by the Director of the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) of the County of San Bernardino. Two persons shall he commercial poultry ranchers. One person shall be a graduate of a biological or environmental science, knowledgeable in fly control procedures and not associated with DEHS or any local commercial poultry ranch. Two persons shall represent the community at large. Members of the Board shall be appointed for a term of two years, and shall serve without compensation, reimbursements, or allowances.
(c) Functions. The functions of the Board are as follows:
(1) The Board shall conduct public hearings relating to fly breeding hazards, but shall not take up the subject of denial, suspension, or revocation of any permit.
(2) The Board shall choose a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from its own members.
(3) A quorum shall be necessary in order to transact business of the Board.
(4) The Board may, upon evidence presented, recommend methodology for abatement of a violation of this Article.
(5) The Board may issue a recommendation to the Director of DEHS regarding a determination of breeding hazards and issuance of abatement orders.
(6) A majority vote of the Board members present shall be necessary to issue a recommendation.
(7) Administration of abatement orders, notices of violation, citations, and court actions shall be the responsibility of the Director of DEHS.
(d) Recommendation Procedure. The Board shall issue its recommendations to the Director of DEHS in writing within five days of the hearing. Final determination is the responsibility of the Director of DEHS.