(A) There is hereby established a Zoning Board of Appeals. Said Board of Appeals shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor of the city and confirmed by the City Council. The members of the Board of Appeals shall serve respectively for the following terms:
(1) One for one year.
(2) One for two years.
(3) One for three years.
(4) One for four years.
(5) One for five years.
(6) One for six years.
(7) One for seven years.
(B) The successor of each member so appointed shall serve for a term of five years. Vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation by the Council, for the unexpired term. Members may be removed by the Mayor for cause after written charges have been filed and after a public hearing has been held, if demanded by the member so charged.
(C) One of the members of said Board shall be designated by the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, as Chairperson of said Board and shall hold said office as Chairperson until a successor is appointed. Such Chairperson, or in his absence, the Acting Chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.
(D) The City Clerk shall act as clerk for the Board and shall make and keep a record of all its meetings and official acts.
('71 Code, § 2-12-1)