Any permittee aggrieved by any order, directive or ruling issued by the oil and gas inspector, or by any ruling by the mayor may appeal the same to the city council which shall hear the matter at its next regularly scheduled or special meeting. The lodging of such appeal shall not stay the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter. The council, upon hearing the matter, may issue whatever ruling or order is appropriate, provided that such ruling or order be in keeping with the spirit and purpose of this chapter. (Ord. 528 §1, 1982)