A. CREATION. A Board of Zoning Appeals, hereafter referred to as the "Board", shall be established.
B. MEMBER COMPOSITION. The Board shall consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternates , all of whom shall be electors of the City and who shall be appointed as follows: Five members of the Board and two alternates shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent and approval of Council. An alternate shall be considered a member when acting on behalf of a member who is absent or must abstain from voting.
C. TERMS. These members of the Board and alternates shall hold office for terms of four (4) years, and their terms shall be staggered so that not more than two shall expire in any one year.
D. VACANCIES. The Mayor shall appoint a new member or alternate to fill any vacancy for the unexpired term created by a resignation or otherwise, subject to the consent of Council.
E. CONTINUITY. All members or alternates shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
F. REMOVAL. The Mayor shall have the power to remove any member or alternate of the Board for cause, after a public hearing before Council.
(Ord. 2017-039. Passed 5-16-17.)