§ 21-7-206. APPEAL FROM REJECTION OF APPLICATION OR FAILING EXAMINATION.

(a)

Authorized. A person whose application for an examination has been rejected or who has failed to obtain a passing mark under this title may appeal the decision to an arbitration panel consisting of:

(1)

One individual selected by the applicant;

(2)

One individual selected by the Board; and

(3)

One individual selected by the County Attorney.

(b)

Panel investigation and decision.

(1)

The arbitration panel shall:

(i)

Review the action of the Board;

(ii)

Make additional investigation as to the applicant's qualifications as it considers proper; and

(iii)

Determine, by a majority vote, whether to grant the application or license.

(2)

The decision of the arbitration panel is final.

(c)

Required fee.

(1)

When the applicant files a notice of appeal under this section, the applicant shall deposit with the Board a fee of $100 or another fee established by the County Administrative Officer.

(2)

(i)

If the appeal is successful, the Board shall refund the deposit to the applicant.

(ii)

If the appeal is unsuccessful, the Board shall retain the fee.

(1988 Code, § 7-153) (Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)