A. As used in this chapter:

1. “Administrative body” means the city council or any board, commission, or official of the city.

2. “Aggrieved person” means any person having a direct and substantial interest in the outcome of any quasi-judicial hearing or any person having a right of appeal therefrom by virtue of any Charter provision, state statute or ordinance.

3. “Applicant” means the petitioner, appealing party, or complainant.

4. “Clerk” means the city clerk, or the secretary of any board or commission, or other appropriate official.

5. “Opponent” means any person in interest opposing the applicant.

B. Department heads or authorized officials of the city, or the city itself, may be the applicant or a respondent, or an aggrieved person as the case may be. (Prior code § 1-7-2)