1127.01 APPOINTMENTS AND TERMS; REMOVAL PROCEDURE.

   (a)    There is hereby established a Board of Zoning Appeals which shall consist of five electors appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council. The Mayor shall choose a successor to fill any vacancy. The three electors currently serving as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall continue to serve for the remainder of their term. One elector, newly appointed, shall serve for a period of one year. The second newly appointed elector shall serve for a period of two years. At the end of his or her term, each elector or his or her replacement, shall be appointed for a term of three years, beginning January 1. Each member shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified.

   (b)    Members of the Board shall be removable by Council for nonperformance of duty, misconduct in office, or other cause upon written charges having been filed with Council and after a public hearing has been held regarding such charges, a copy of the charges having been served upon the members so charged at least ten days prior to the hearing, either personally or by registered mail. The members shall be given an opportunity to be heard and answer such charges. (Ord. 4-86. Passed 2-17-86.)