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of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise un- fit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unrea- sonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to demolish and remove at the owner's option; or where there has been a cessa- tion of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such structure. 110.2 Notices and orders. All notices and orders shall comply with Section 107. 110.3 Failure to comply. If the owner of a premises fails to comply with a demolition order within the time prescribed, the code official shall cause the structure to be demolished and re- moved, either through an available public agency or by contract or arrangement with private persons, and the cost of such de- molition and removal shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate. 110.4 Salvage materials. When any structure has been ordered demolished and removed, the governing body or other desig- nated officerunder said contract or arrangement aforesaid shall have the right to sell the salvage and valuable materials at the highest price obtainable. The net proceeds of such sale, after deducting the expenses of such demolition and removal, shall be promptly remitted with a report of such sale or transaction, including the items of expense and the amounts deducted, for the person who is entitled thereto, subject to any order of a court. If such a surplus does not remain to be turned over, the re- port shall so state. SECTION 111 MEANS OF APPEAL 111.1 Application for appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true in- tent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately sat- isfied by other means. 111.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall con- sist of a minimum of three members who are qualified by expe- rience and training to pass on matters pertaining to property maintenance and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The code official shall be an ex- officio member but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall be ap- pointed by the chief appointing authority, and shall serve stag- gered and overlapping terms. 111.2.1 Alternate members. The chief appointing author- ity shall appoint two or more alternate members who shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board member- ship. 2003 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE® ADMINISTRATION 6 0 111.2.2 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman, 111.23 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, profes- sional or financial interest. 111.2.4 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified person to serve as secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all pro- ceedings in the office of the chief administrative officer. 111.2.5 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law. 111.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 20 days of the filing of an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings. 111.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant's representa- tive, the code official and any person whose interests are af- fected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. A quorum shall consist of not less than two - thirds of the board member- ship. 111.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make avail- able to the public through the secretary procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be received. 111.5 Postponed hearing. When the full board is not present to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's represen- tative shall have the'right to request a postponement of the hear- ing. 111.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official only by a concurring vote of a ma- jority of the total number of appointed board members. 111.6.1 Records and copies. The decision of the board shall be recorded. Copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to the code official. 111 '6.2 Administration. The code official shall take imme- diate action in accordance with the decision of the board. 111.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous parry of the appeal, shall have the right to apply to the appropri- ate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Applics- tion for review shall be made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief administrative officer. 111.8 Stays of enforcement. Appeals of notice and orders (other than Imminent Danger notices) shall stay the enforce- ment of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by the ap- peals board.