An applicant whose registration was denied by the license officer or a registrant whose certificate was revoked by the license officer shall have the right to appeal to the city council or its designee. Any appeal must be demanded in writing and sent by certified mail to the West Point city recorder with a copy to the license officer within seven calendar days of the decision from which the appeal is taken. Such appeal shall describe in detail the nature of the appeal, the action complained of and the grounds for appeal. A right of appeal is in derogation of any other rights in law or equity which the applicant may have. [Code 2000 § 16-11-17].