Section 18.426. Appeal process.

(1) A person appealing a parking violation notice shall submit in writing, within 10 working days after receiving the notice, the reasons why the penalty should be modified or cancelled. The appeal shall include all of the following information:

(a)   Name and work unit of applicant.

(b)   Number of violation notice.

(c)   A concise statement of the reasons the appeal should be granted.

(d)  The relief requested.

(2)     The appeal shall be submitted to: DTMB Parking Appeals, John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933.

(3)   A written decision shall be made within 5 working days of receipt of the appeal and shall be forwarded to appellant.

(4)   An appellant who is aggrieved by the decision may appeal to the director of the department or his or her designee within 5 working days of receipt of the decision. The appeal shall include a copy of the decision and written reasons why the decision was in error.

(5)   The director or his or her designee shall, within 10 working days after the receipt of the appeal, issue a written decision affirming, reversing, or modifying the decision.

History: 1982 AACS; 2012 AACS.