Pana — Ch. 10 Housing § 10-5
Board of appeals
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(a) Whenever the term "board of appeals" appears in the code hereby adopted it refers to the "building board of appeals", so designated to distinguish it from any other board of appeals established by the ordinances of this city. (b) The terms "chief-appointing authority" or "chief administrative officer" as used in the code means the mayor of this city.
Section 10-5 of Pana's Housing Code clarifies two definitional points within the adopted building code. First, any reference to a 'board of appeals' in that code specifically means the city's 'building board of appeals,' a name chosen to distinguish it from other appeal bodies the city may have. Second, wherever the adopted code uses the phrases 'chief-appointing authority' or 'chief administrative officer,' those terms refer to the mayor of Pana.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10-5, property owners and managers operating in Pana should be aware that appeals related to building code decisions are directed to the 'building board of appeals,' not any other city appeals body. Additionally, any code provisions that reference a 'chief-appointing authority' or 'chief administrative officer' are pointing to the mayor's office as the relevant authority. Knowing these definitions helps operators correctly identify the right body or official when navigating code compliance or appeal processes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-5 establishes that if a tenant needs to reference or pursue an appeal under Pana's adopted housing code, the correct body is the 'building board of appeals.' The mayor serves as the 'chief-appointing authority' or 'chief administrative officer' referenced in that code, which can be relevant when understanding who holds oversight responsibility. Tenants seeking to understand their rights under Ch. 10 Housing may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to learn how these bodies and officials factor into any housing-related concerns.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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