The City has an eight-member, Council appointed Liquor Licensing Authority (LLA) that is vested with the authority to grant and refuse liquor licenses and other types of applications and permits, and hold show cause hearings for alleged violations, all in the manner provided by law. Over the past few years, the eight-member board has struggled at times to reach a quorum, delaying Wheat Ridge businesses from obtaining licenses or permits in a timely manner. Council may consider appointing an Administrative Hearing Officer (AHO) in place of the eight-member board, as is becoming more standard across the Denver metro area.