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Electrical Code Board of Appeals

The Electrical Code Board of Appeals hears appeals where an applicant is aggrieved by the findings of the Director. Three members and three alternates are appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Electrical Board of Appeals. Appeals heard by the board are appeals of actions taken by the Administrative Appeals Board.
 
One member and one alternate member are Oregon licensed journeymen electricians whose experience and training provide expertise on matters contained in PCC Title 26. One member and one alternate member are Oregon registered electrical engineers with substantial experience in electrical design and construction. One member and one alternate member are electrical contractors experienced in electrical design and construction. Board of Appeal members and alternate members serve three-year terms.
 
 
The current members of the Electrical Code Board of Appeals are:
Name Membership Category Term Expires

Members
John McCamish
Bhupindar (Matt) Dhillon

Jim Ferris

Alternates
Vacant
Vacant

Vacant


Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Contractor


Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Contractor


August 31, 2014
August 31, 2014
August 31, 2014



September 20, 2009
August 23, 2009

August 23, 2009

Primary Contact to the Appeals Board: Terry Whitehill (503) 823-7639 | Donna Ruark (503) 823-7335.
 

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