The Board shall meet within 15 days after its appointment and shall elect a chairman from among the appointed members. The elected-chairman shall remain chairman until the expiration of his/her appointed term. A vice-chairman shall also be elected with the duties of assuming the responsibility of the chairman in the latter's absence. The duties of the chairman are to preside over the hearings on appeals to the Board, and may vote on all matters. The rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law and equity shall not be controlling on hearings before the Board. The Building Codes Official/Codes Enforcement Officer or designated representative shall serve as the permanent secretary to keep detailed records of the Board, but shall not vote on any matter before the Board. Such record shall be public record filed in the offices of the Building and Codes Department. The Board may adopt by-laws, rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter.
(A) Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of the Board present and voting in any matter shall be required for a determination of any matter within its jurisdiction.
(Ord. 1667, passed 4-21-2022)