The zoning board of appeals is hereby authorized to be established. The word "board", when used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean the zoning board of appeals. The said board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the president of the village board and the board of trustees. No member of the zoning board shall receive compensation for his services on the board. The members of the board shall serve, respectively, for the following terms, or until their respective successors are appointed: (Ord. 63-1, 4-1-1963; amd. 1977 Code)
One for one year, one for two (2) years, one for three (3) years, one for four (4) years, one for five (5) years, one for six (6) years, and one for seven (7) years. The successor to each member so appointed shall serve for a term of five (5) years.
One of the members of the zoning board of appeals shall be designated chairman of said board, at the time of his appointment. The president of the village board and the board of trustees shall have the power to remove any member of said board for cause and after public hearing. Vacancies upon said board shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant, in the manner herein provided for the appointment of such member. (Ord. 63-1, 4-1-1963)
Every member of said board who shall be present when a question is stated from the chair shall vote thereon, including the chairman unless excused by a majority of the members present or unless such member has recused himself. (Ord. 11-05, 3-28-2011)