§ 13-14. Appeal procedure.

When authorized by this chapter, appeals to the joint boards from decisions of DMIAAB shall proceed as follows:

(1) 

DMIAAB shall serve written notice of its decision upon the commercial collector by certified mail.

(2) 

If the commercial collector wishes to appeal DMIAAB's decision, it shall do so by serving a written notice of appeal upon the First Selectman of each Town within seven calendar days from the date DMIAAB mailed its notice of decision.

(3) 

The first selectmen shall convene a meeting of the joint boards to hear the appeal and shall serve written notice of the time and place of hearing upon both DMIAAB and the appellant. The hearing shall begin within 14 days after both First Selectman have received notice of the appeal.

(4) 

At the hearing the joint boards shall give both the appellant and DMIAAB the right to present their respective positions. Both the appellant and DMIAAB may be represented by counsel, may present testimony by documentary or other evidence in support of their respective positions, and may cross-examine any person testifying against their position.

(5) 

The decision of the joint boards shall be final, shall be effective upon mailing, and shall be sent by certified mail to the appellant and DMIAAB.

(6) 

Filing the appeal shall stay the effect of DMIAAB's decision until the joint boards' decision, whether upholding or reversing DMIAAB, becomes effective.

Ord. of 8-31-89, § 14