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 Volusia County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 22. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
 Article II. CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND CONSTRUCTION APPEALS BOARD

  § 22-36. Powers and duties; meetings; required vote.  

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  • (a)

    The powers, authority and duties of the CLCA shall apply in the unincorporated areas of Volusia County, and in any incorporated area thereof which has executed an interlocal agreement with Volusia County conferring powers, authorities and duties on the CLCA.

    (b)

    The CLCA shall meet monthly and the CLCA may set a schedule of meetings for a given year. Upon request of the building official, or at such other times as he may deem necessary, the chairman of the CLCA may call a special meeting. Meetings may also be called by written notice signed by at least three members of the CLCA. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings and official actions of the CLCA, and all meetings and proceedings shall be open to the public.

    (c)

    The CLCA shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman at the October meeting to serve for the ensuing year, who may be elected to succeed themselves.

    (d)

    Four members of the CLCA shall constitute a quorum at any meeting, and a majority vote of those present shall be required to take any disciplinary action provided in this chapter or for all other official actions.

    (e)

    The CLCA shall promulgate rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and hearings and may adopt disciplinary guidelines substantially similar to those contained in Chapter 61G4-17, Florida Administrative Code.

    (f)

    The CLCA shall enforce the provisions of this chapter against registered or certified contractors and unlicensed contracting as provided herein and in F.S. § 489.127 and F.S. § 489.531(6)(a).

    (g)

    The CLCA shall have the power to:

    (1)

    Hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and consider variances of the technical codes.

    (2)

    Hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the contractor licensing manager.

    (3)

    Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to its hearings. Subpoenas may be served by the sheriff of the county.

    (4)

    Subpoena evidence to its hearings.

    (5)

    Take testimony under oath.

    (6)

    Issue orders having the force of law to command whatever steps are necessary to bring a violation into compliance.

    (7)

    Adopt rules for the conduct of its hearings.

    (8)

    Adopt a schedule of civil penalties for code violations over which it has authority.

(Ord. No. 2005-14, § 1, 10-6-05; Ord. No. 2016-15, § IV, 8-4-16)