Purpose:   The function of the Board is to hear and determine the appeal of any person aggrieved by an order made by a property maintenance inspector. The Board also hears Waste Management appeals.

Reporting Relationship:   The Board is an independent body.

Contact Person:

Ms. Kathryn (Kathy) O'Brien, Committee Assistant
City Clerk’s Office
(975-8002)

Composition:   The Board consists of five members of the general public, appointed by City Council. These appointees will also serve on the Waste Management Appeals Board.

Qualifications:

• Ability to assess information and make objective decisions;
  
  
• Ability to deal with complex situations;
  
  
• Ability to provide rational solutions to complex problems;
  
  
• Ability to work with people;
  
  
• Ability to interpret and apply standards and codes;
  
  
• Have knowledge of construction standards, fire code standards or public health standards; and
  
  
• Have a working knowledge of quasi-jurisprudence.

Term:  Two years

Meetings:  The Board meets at 3:30 pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month, as required based on the receipt of appeals applications.