The Board of Electrical Licenses shall:
A. Hold regular quarterly meetings and special meetings as often as
necessary (upon written or electronic notice of a special meeting
to the members of the Board at least 48 hours in advance of said special
meeting).
B. Adopt bylaws and such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
implement this chapter, including licensing standards not inconsistent
herewith, and file a certified copy thereof prior to the effective
date with the Clerk of the County Legislature.
C. Review qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses under
this chapter that have been denied or accepted by the Director of
Human Resources or his/her designee. The Board, by a majority vote
of its membership, can overrule the Director of Human Resources or
his/her designee's decision denying an applicant the opportunity
to take the exam.
D. Issue licenses as authorized by this chapter to applicants possessing
the requisite qualifications. Licenses shall be signed by the Chairman.
The Board shall keep records of all proceedings and licenses issued
pursuant to this chapter.
E. Hear complaints of alleged violations of this chapter; suspend or
revoke licenses; impose and collect fines and penalties for violations
of the current Sullivan County electrical licensing law or the applicable
Electrical Code after due notice and hearing (as hereinafter provided).
F. Subject to the approval of the County Attorney, institute suits in
the name of the County to enforce this chapter or any bylaws, rules
or regulations adopted by the Board hereunder.
G. Charge application and annual license fees as the Board may determine
from time to time.
H. Administer oath to witnesses.
A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business at any meeting.