(a) There is hereby established a building standards commission.
(b) The commission shall consist of 11 members, each of whom shall be a resident of the city. Each member of the commission shall be appointed by the city council. It is the declared policy of the city that the city council shall consider for appointment to the commission only those persons who have demonstrated their civic interest, general knowledge of the community, independent and intelligent judgment, understanding of building standards, understanding of neighborhood integrity and availability to prepare for and attend meetings, and who by reason of diversity of their occupations, constitute a commission which is broadly representative of the community.
(c) The building standards commission shall have powers and functions as described in Chapter 7 of the city code.
(d) The members of the commission shall be identified by place numbers one through 11.
(e) Except as provided in subsection (f) below, members of the commission shall be appointed for a two-year term, unless removed prior to the expiration of the term. Members of the commission shall be subject to removal at any time by the city council.
(f) Members of the commission in the odd-numbered places shall serve terms expiring September 30 of odd-numbered years. Members of the commission in the even-numbered places shall serve terms expiring September 30 of the even-numbered years.
(g) Any vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be fdled by the city council for the unexpired term of the member whose place has, by removal or otherwise, become vacant. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days after the city council removes the member or within 60 days after the city council receives notice of the member's resignation.
(h) In addition to the 11 members of the commission, the city's code compliance director, shall be an ex officio, non-voting member of the commission.
(1) An ex officio member will attend each commission meeting in person or through an authorized representative.
(2) Ex officio members will advise and consent with the commission in matters pertaining to enforcement of this article.
(i) The building standards commission shall follow all established procedures and standards on their effective date.
(Ord. 26353-08-2023, § 3, passed 8-8-2023)