Advisory Body - Construction Board of Appeals Board Member

Job Description

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION ON A CITY ADVISORY BODY

One position is available for appointment. The position is open due to an unscheduled vacancy, and the term ends March 31, 2026.

The Construction Board of Appeals (CBOA) meets as necessary or at least quarterly in order to:

• Determine the suitability of alternate materials, methods of construction, and other specifications set out in the City's adopted Uniform Codes.
• Interpret the provisions of the City's adopted Uniform Codes and to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Chief Building Official, Code Official or Fire Marshall relative to the application and interpretations of the adopted Codes of Title 15.
• Conduct hearings and provide the second level of administrative review for contested Administrative Citations issued pursuant to the adopted codes of Title 15 or otherwise issued by the Chief Building Official. To serve as the acting Housing Appeals Board required under California Health & Safety Code section 17920.6, and to also serve as the appeals body for any other adopted codes found within Title 15 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, including disability access requirements imposed by the California Building Standards Code and the California Health & Safety Code.
  
  

Meetings shall be called by the Chief Building Official with public agendas posted at least three days prior to the meeting. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, or at a location otherwise noticed.

More details at: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/construction-board-of-appeals

Typical Qualifications

The Construction Board of Appeals (CBOA) consists of seven members. Five of the seven members shall be qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and building service equipment, hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection and who are not employees of the City. Two members of the Board shall represent the disabled community.

Members must be residents and registered voters of the City with the exception of the disabled community representatives (see Job Description section).

This is a temporary position, with no benefits.

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Are you a City of San Luis Obispo resident?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you a registered voter in the City of San Luis Obispo?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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For verification purposes, please provide residential address. (i.e. 123 Main Street, Apt 5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401)

04

Given the purpose of this advisory body what goals would you set and how would you achieve them?

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Are you currently or have you previously served on a board, commission, committee, or other public body? Which one, and when? What significant contributions did you make?

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What experience, technical training, and skill qualify you for an appointment, considering your experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organization?

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After reviewing the job description for this Advisory Body for scheduled meeting days and times, would you be available to attend meetings?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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This board currently has one vacancy for a representative with a disability. Per the boards membership, two of the members must be physically disabled, as defined in the adopted California Building Code. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Where did you find out about this Advisory Body opening?

• Utility Bill Insert
• New Times
• The Tribune
• City Web Site News
• City Social Media
• NeoGov Job Application
• Referral
• Other
  
  

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If you selected "Other" please indicate your source?

• Required Question