a. An Appeals Board shall be appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Board shall consist of at least three members and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The Board shall meet as required to consider the appeals submitted.

b. A contractor whose application for prequalification is rejected or who has been temporarily suspended or disqualified may submit an appeal to the Appeals Board for its determination. However, the contractor shall have exhausted all other administrative remedies prior to appealing the Appeals Board.

c. Application for review by the Appeals Board shall be made in writing within fifteen calendar days of the City Engineer’s determination.

d. The Appeals Board shall conduct a formal hearing within fifteen calendar days following receipt of the contractor’s written request. At the hearing, the contractor may be represented by counsel and may present evidence and testimony concerning the contractor’s capability and responsibility. The Appeals Board shall notify the contractor of its decision by certified mail within fifteen calendar days following the hearing. The decision of the Appeals Board shall be final. (Ord. No. G-2772, § 1)