(a) The Board of Zoning Appeals shall adopt such rules and regulations concerning the filing of appeals, applications for variances and exceptions, the giving of notice and the conduct of hearings as shall be necessary to carry out its duties under the terms of this article.
(b) The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, keep records of all official actions and shall record the vote on all action taken. All minutes and records shall be filed in the office of the Board and shall be public records.