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5.18.020 APPEAL.

Any interested person may appeal any decision of the Tax Collector, Chief of Police, or bureau under this title, in writing to the board of review within 10 days after the date of decision. The board shall forthwith set the matter for hearing and cause written notice of the time and place thereof to be given by mail to the appellant, and, in any case, the affected business, not less than five (5) days prior to such hearing. At such hearing the appellant shall appear and offer evidence in support of his or her position. After such hearing, if proper showing is made entitling certificate appellant to relief, the board shall determine the proper fee or relief to be ordered and shall forthwith give written notice to the appellant and affected business of such determination and of the amount of any fee. The board shall cause written notice of its decision to be given by mail to the appellant and the affected business.