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§ 7-1 TITLE 3 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS § 7-5 Chapter 7 BOARD OF APPEALS Sec. 7-1: Board Established Sec. 7-2: Powers of Board of Appeals Sec. 7-3: Hearings Sec. 7-4: Fees Sec. 7-5: Reports Sec. 7-1. Board Established. The Board of Adjustment members shall also serve as the Board of Appeals. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio member and shall act as secretary of the Board of Appeals. Members terms shall be the same as the Board of Adjustment. Sec. 7-2. Powers of Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to prove reasonable interpretation of the International Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code , and any other uniform or international Codes adopted by the City as directed by the Mayor and/or the Council. The Board of Appeals shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant. Appeals from the Board of Appeals may be made to the local District Court. (Ord. 2008-24, 12/01/2008) Sec. 7-3. Hearings. Hearings by the Board of Appeals shall be conducted in a manner consistent with other public hearing practices of the City. Sec. 7-4. Fees. Fees for appeals before the Board of Appeals may, from time to time, be established by the Council by Resolution. Sec. 7-5. Reports. The Board of Appeals shall make reports from time to time as requested by the Mayor and/or the Council.