The officers of the BAR shall be a Chairman and Vice-Chairman elected at the beginning of the calendar year for a one (1) year term or until he is re-elected or his successor is elected and qualified. The BAR shall appoint a Board member as secretary or a member of the city staff may fill the position. Officers may be removed from office upon majority vote, but shall remain on the Board. A new officer may then be elected to fill the un-expired term.
(A) Chairman shall be a voting member of the Board and shall:
(1) Call meetings of the BAR;
(2) Preside at meetings and hearings;
(3) Act as spokesperson for the BAR;
(4) Sign documents for the BAR;
(5) Have orders of the BAR served on parties; and
(6) Perform other duties approved by the BAR.
(B) Vice-Chairman shall exercise the duties of the Chairman in the absence, disability or disqualification of the Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the members present shall elect an Acting Chairman.
(C) Secretary shall:
(1) Provide and publish notice of appeals and meetings;
(2) Assist the Chairman in preparation of the agenda;
(3) Minutes. Record all meetings and hearings of the BAR on tape, which shall be preserved until final action is taken on all matters presented. Minutes shall be prepared for each meeting for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting. The vote of each member upon a question shall be recorded and if absent or failing to vote, indicating that fact;
(4) Maintain BAR minutes as public records filed with the city;
(5) Serve BAR decisions on parties;
(6) Attend to BAR correspondence; and
(7) Perform other duties normally carried out by a secretary.