(a) The board of adjustment shall annually elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its regular members. The chairperson in turn shall appoint a clerk, who may be an employee of the town or a municipal officer.
(b) The chairperson, or any member acting as chair, and the clerk may administer oaths.
(c) The chairperson or, in the absence of the chairperson, anyone acting as the chairperson may subpoena witnesses and compel the production of evidence. To request issuance of a subpoena, persons with standing under G.S. 160D may make a written request to the chairperson explaining why it is necessary for certain witnesses or evidence to be compelled. The chairperson shall issue requested subpoenas he determines to be relevant, reasonable in nature and scope, and not oppressive. The chairperson shall rule on any motion to quash or modify a subpoena. Decisions regarding subpoenas made by the chairperson may be appealed to the full board of adjustment.
(d) The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, including the names of members present and absent, a record of the vote on every question, or abstention from voting, if any, together with records of its examinations and other official actions.
(Code 1989, § 92.083; Ord. of 1-22-1991; Ord. of 10-8-2013; Ord. No. 21-05-11, 5-11-2021)