PURPOSE: To hear all appeals from the decisions of the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services relative to: 1) The application and interpretation of the City's Building Code; 2) The suspension or revocation of electrical licenses for failure to meet qualifications for an electrical license under Chapter 222 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; 3) The use of new (alternate) materials, types of construction, equipment, devices or appliances in the construction of buildings and structures.
COMPOSITION: Seven members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council, to serve three-year terms. Members must have been residents of the City for at least one year at the time of their appointments and five of them must have had at least three years of recent experience in certain qualifying fields. These are one registered architect, one experienced in real estate and property management; one representative of organized labor; one builder or home improvement contractor, and one owner of rental residential or commercial property. In addition, two "laypersons" are also appointed and confirmed.
A member continues to serve after the completion of his or her term until reappointed or until a successor has been appointed.
Due to the nature of the business conducted by this body, members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests with the Board of Ethics.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 200-17 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
SALARY: $115.38 biweekly
STAFFING: Department of Neighborhood Services, 286-2503
LAST UPDATED: November 11, 2021