California Code, Government Code - GOV § 66474.7

The responsibilities of the governing body under the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474, 66474.1 and 66474.6 may be assigned to an advisory agency or appeal board provided the governing body adopts an ordinance which allows any interested person to appeal any decision of the advisory agency or the appeal board relative to such matters to the governing body.  Such appellant shall be entitled to the same notice and rights regarding testimony as are accorded a subdivider under Section 66452.5.