How does a case get to ECB?
Each case begins with a Notice of Violation (NOV). An NOV is a written charge by an authorized City employee that a person, business, or other organization has allegedly violated one of the City’s quality-of-life laws. The party charged with the violation is referred to as the respondent. The City agency that wrote the NOV is referred to as the petitioner. If a respondent wants to dispute the charge, ECB will provide a hearing and act as an independent decision-maker. At the hearing, an Administrative Law Judge will make findings of fact and conclusions of law for each violation issued. The decision of the ALJ becomes final if it is not appealed by either side within thirty days.
