§ 14-85. Revocation or suspension of certificate; hearing; appeal.

(a)

The board may revoke or suspend a certificate of competency if, after due hearing, it is found that the holder thereof has:

(1)

Violated any of the provisions of section 14-84.

(2)

Obtained his certificate through fraud or misrepresentation.

(b)

Any person holding a certificate of competency charged with any of the causes for revocation or suspension enumerated above shall be notified in writing of such charge(s) and the person shall have the right of hearing in person or by counsel before the board, and he shall be notified in writing of the time and place set by the board for such hearing before any action is taken by the board on suspension or revocation of the certificate. If any person charged with any of the causes for revocation or suspension of his certificate fails to appear in person or by counsel before the board for a hearing thereon, after having been duly notified of the time and place of such hearing, the board may proceed with the hearing, and if such charges are proved, the board may then proceed with the suspension or revocation of his certificate if such action is deemed by the board to be proper and in order. The board may request the person holding a certificate of competency to provide any documents which the board feels are relevant pertaining to the competency of the individual under any provisions of this division.

(c)

Any licensee or an applicant for a certificate of competency may appeal a decision of the building official regarding the issuance or renewal of his certificate of competency by filing written notice with the city council within 30 days after such decision. Such appeal shall comply with the procedures established in the land development code.

(Code 1981, § 6-164; Ord. No. 1993-1, § 11, 3-16-93)