(A) Members of the Board may be removed for cause, including violation of the rules stated below.
(B) Faithful attendance at meetings of the Board and conscientious performance of the duties of members of the Board shall be considered a prerequisite of continuing membership on the Board. The unexcused absence of three consecutive meetings shall be sufficient grounds for removal from the Board. The removal is subject to approval of a simple majority of a quorum as defined in § 154.044(C) below.
(C) No Board member shall vote on recommendations regarding any zoning map or text amendment where the outcome of the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. If an objection is raised to a member’s participation and that member does not recuse himself or herself, the remaining members shall by majority vote rule on the objection.
(D) A member of the Board or any other body exercising quasi-judicial functions pursuant to this subchapter shall not participate in or vote on any quasi-judicial matter in a manner that would violate affected persons’ constitutional rights to an impartial decision maker. Impermissible conflicts include, but are not limited to, a member having a fixed opinion that is not susceptible to change prior to hearing the matter, undisclosed ex parte communications, a close familial, business, or other associational relationship with an affected person, or a financial interest in the outcome of the matter. If an objection is raised to a member’s participation and that member does not recuse himself or herself, the remaining members shall by majority vote rule on the objection.
(E) No Board member shall vote on any specific matter unless he or she shall have attended all hearings on that matter.
(F) No Board member shall discuss a quasi-judicial case with any parties thereto or other Board members prior to the public hearing on that case; provided however, that members may receive and/or seek information on that case from the Zoning Administrator or any other member of the Board, its secretary or clerk prior to the hearing.
(Ord., Art. VI, § 602, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2010-01, passed 3-25-2010; Am. Ord. passed 4-17-2014)