1138.03 DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ESTABLISHED.

   (a)   Composition of the Board. There is hereby established a Downtown Design Review Board ("Board") which shall have the powers and duties set forth in this Chapter. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members and two (2) alternates, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council. The Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor with due regard for the need for professional expertise and balance among the diverse interests within the Downtown Design Review District.

   (b)   Alternates. Two (2) alternates shall be appointed and are considered a member when acting on behalf of a member who is absent or must abstain from a vote. Alternates shall be asked to attend any meeting a regular member will be absent or has a conflict of interest. The alternates should fill any vacant seats to help ensure that seven (7) voting members are present.

   (c)   Terms. Members shall be appointed to serve three (3) year terms, except in the initial year when two (2) members shall have a one (1) year term, two (2) members shall have two (2) year terms, and three (3) members shall have three (3) year terms.

   (d)   Attendance. Any member of the Board that has been absent for two (2) consecutive meetings or more than one-third (1/3) of the total number of regularly scheduled meetings during the previous twelve (12) months, and having been properly advised as to the date, time and place of said meetings may be subject to removal. The Board will review each case individually to determine if removal is necessary.

(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)