(a) There is hereby created a Board of Zoning Appeals which shall consist of one member of Council selected by Council annually, who does not simultaneously hold an appointment to the Planning Commission, and four electors of the Municipality, none of whom shall hold any other municipal office or appointment in the Village of Chagrin Falls, to be appointed for terms of four years by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation by a majority vote of the members of Council. Those members in office on the effective date of this provisions shall be permitted to complete their term of appointment, even if they are in contravention of this section.
(b) Up to three alternate members of the Board of Zoning Appeals may be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the members of Council. The alternate members shall serve whenever one or more members are unable to hear a particular matter, or are unavailable for a particular meeting. None of the alternate members shall be members of Council and shall not simultaneously hold an appointment to the Planning Commission, but shall be electors of the municipality and shall not hold any other municipal office appointment in the Village of Chagrin Falls. Each alternate member shall be appointed for a term of four years.
(c) A vacancy occurring during the term of any member shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner authorized for an original appointment, including appointment of alternate members. (Ord. 2019-34. Passed 4-22-19; Ord. 2022-51. Passed 9-12-22.)