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of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise un- fit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unrea- sonable to reQair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to demolish and remove at the owner's option; or where there has been a cessa- tion of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such structure. 11U.2 Notices and orders. All notices and orders shall comply with Section 107. 110.3 Failure to comply. If the owner of a premises fails to comply wi[h a demolition order within the time prescribed, the code official shall cause the structure to be demolished and re- moved, either through an available public agency or by contrac[ or arrangement with private gersons, and the cost of such de- molition and removal shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate. 110.4 Salvage materials. When any structt�re has been ordered demolished and removed, the govzrn�ng body er other.desig- nated ofticer under said contract or arrangement aforesaid shall have the right to sell the salvage and valuable materials at the highest price obtainable. The nct proceeds of such sale, after deducting the expenses of such demolition and removal, shall h� promptly remitted with a report of such sale or transacuon, including the items of expense and the amounts deducted, for tne person who is entitled thereto, subject to any order of a cour[. If such a surplus does not remain to be turned over, the re- port shall so state. SECTION 111 MEANS OF APPEAL 111.1 Application for appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code o�cial or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true in- tent of this code or the i�ules legally adopted thereunder have been inconectly intetpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requiremenrs of this code are adequately sat- �1 isfied by other means. 111.2 Metnbership of board. The board of appeals shall con- sist of a minimum of three members who are qualified by expe- rience and training to pass on matters pertaining to pr�perty maintenance and who are not employees of the jurisd�ctioi�. The code official shall be an ex-officio member but shall ha: e no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall be ap- pointed by the chief appointing authority, and shall serve stag- gered and overlapping terms. 111.2.1 Alternate members. The chief appointing author- ity shall appoint cwo or more altemace members who shall be called by Che board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board member- ship. �nn� WTERNATIONAL PROPER7Y MAINTENANCE CODE� ADMINISTRATIQN 111.2.2 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman. 111.2.3 Disqualification of inember. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, profes- sional or iinancial interest. 111.2.4 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified person to serve as secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all pro- ceedings in the office of the chief administrative officer. 111Z.5 Compensation of inembers. Compensation of members shall be determined by law. 111.3 Notice of ineeting. The board shall meet upon notice from d�e chairman, wi[hin 20 days of the filing of an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings. 1ll.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shail be open to the nublic. The appellant, the appellant's representa- tive, the code official and any person whose interests are af- fected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. A quorum shall consist of not less than two-thirds of the board member- ship. 111.4.1 Praeed�rP Th°. board shall adoat and make avail- able to the public through the secretary procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that oniy relevant information be received. 111.5 Postponed hearing. W hen the full board is not present to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's represen- tative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hear- ing. 111.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official only by a concurring vote of a ma- joriry of the tota] number of appointed board members. ll1.6.1 Records and copies. The decision of the board shall be recorded. Copies shall be furnished to the appeilant and to the code ofticial. 111.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take imme- diate action in accordance with the decision of the board. 111.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right [o apply to the appropri- ate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Applica- tion for review shall be made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief administrative officer. 111.8 Stays of enforcement. Appeals of notice and orders (other than Imminent Danger notices) sball stay the enforce- ment of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by the ap- peals board. ;i ; ;I