(a) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Chief of Police granting, denying, revoking or suspending a handgun license may file a written request for a hearing before the Firearms Appeals Board, which shall consist of three members to be appointed by the Mayor, all of whom shall be residents of the City and not younger than eighteen years of age, and otherwise be eligible themselves for a handgun license. Each member shall serve for a three-year term, with the first appointees to serve for a one-year, two year and three year term respectively and thereafter for three-year terms. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms. Such written request for a hearing shall be filed within ten days after issuance of such order. The Board shall give notice of a public hearing upon this request to be held not less than five days after service of the notice on the person requesting the hearing. The Board shall also give notice of the hearing to other persons directly interested in the order in question. At such hearing, the Board shall determine whether the granting, denial, revocation or suspension of the license was in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and shall issue written findings of fact, and conclusions of law, and an order to carry out its findings and conclusions. These findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order shall be served by the Board upon all parties appearing or represented at such hearing.
(b) The Office of the City Director of Law shall furnish such assistance and advice to the Appeals Board as the Board shall request.
(c) Any person aggrieved by an order issued by the Appeals Board pursuant to the provisions of this section may, at any time within ten days after the issuance of such order, file an appeal with the Common Pleas Court of Jefferson County, in accordance with applicable provisions of law. (Ord. 1982-26. Passed 3-16- 82.)