§ 19-30. Appeals.

(a)

Any franchisee may appeal any decision made by the county manager in the administration of the provisions of this article to the board by submitting to the county manager a written petition within thirty (30) days of the action or decision sought to be appealed. Petition shall set forth fully and completely a recitation of the action or decision being appealed and the grounds and reasons for the appeal. Any written documents relating to the appeal shall be included with the petition. The county manager shall schedule a hearing on the appeal before the board, which hearing shall be held within thirty (30) days of receipt of the petition. The hearing may be continued, from time to time, by the board. The board may affirm, modify or reverse the decision or action of the county manager being appealed.

(b)

A franchisee aggrieved by any decision of the board under this article may appeal said decision to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in and for Osceola County by petition for common-law certiorari. Rendition shall be deemed to occur upon the board taking the action or making the decision sought to be appealed. In any appeal taken by a person other than a franchisee, the franchisee whose service performance or application has formed the basis of the appeal shall be joined as a party.

(Ord. No. 05-29, § 1, 8-1-05)