1. The Zoning Hearing Board shall consist of three residents of the Township appointed by resolution of the Township Council. Their terms of office shall be 3 years and shall be so fixed that the term of office of one member shall expire each year. Members of the Board shall hold no other elected or appointed office in the Township. The Board shall elect a chairman from its membership, shall appoint a secretary and shall prescribe rules in accordance with State statutes and this Chapter for the conduct of its affairs. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose place becomes vacant. The Board shall keep full public records of its business and shall submit a written report of its activities to the Township Council as requested by Council. [Ord. 269]
2. The Township Council may appoint by resolution no more than three residents of the Township to serve as alternate members of the board. The term of office of an alternate member of the board shall be 3 years. When seated pursuant to § 27-1402(3)(B), an alternate shall be entitled to participate in all proceedings and discussions of the board to the same and full extent as provided for by law for board members, including specifically the right to cast a vote as voting member during the proceedings and shall have all the powers and duties set forth in this Chapter and as otherwise provided by law. Alternates shall hold no other elected or appointed office in the Township. Any alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the board, but shall not be entitled to vote as a member of the board nor be compensated for such service unless designated as voting alternate member pursuant to § 27-1402(3)(B). [Ord. 489]
(Ord. 45, Z-§ 1401, 5/12/76; as amended by Ord. 269, 10/16/1991, § 3; and by Ord. 489, 10/15/2008, § 1)