(A) There is hereby created pursuant to KRS 65.8801 to KRS 65.8839 within the city, a Code Enforcement Board which shall be composed of five members, all of whom shall be at least 21 years of age and a resident of the city for a period of at least one year prior to the person’s appointment as a member of the Board, and shall reside there throughout the term in office.
(B) Members of the Code Enforcement Board shall be appointed by the executive authority of the city, subject to the approval of the legislative body.
(C) The initial appointment to a five-member Code Enforcement Board shall be as follows:
(1) One member appointed to a one-year term.
(2) Two members appointed to a two-year term.
(3) Two members appointed to a three-year term.
All subsequent appointments shall be for a term of three years. A member may be reappointed, subject to the approval of the legislative body.
(D) The executive authority may appoint, subject to the approval of the legislative body, two alternate members to serve on the Code Enforcement Board in the absence of regular members. Alternate members shall meet all of the qualifications and shall be subject to all of the requirements that apply to regular members of the Code Enforcement Board.
(E) Any vacancy on the Board shall be filled by the executive authority, subject to approval of the legislative body within 60 days of the vacancy. If the vacancy is not filled within that time period, the remaining Code Board members shall fill the vacancy.
(F) A Code Board member may be removed from office by the executive authority for misconduct, inefficiency, or willful neglect of duty. The executive authority must submit a written statement to the member and the legislative body setting forth the reasons for removal.
(G) All members of the Code Enforcement Board must, before entering upon the duties of their office, take the oath of office prescribed by Section 228 of the Kentucky Constitution.
(H) Members of the Code Enforcement Board shall be reimbursed for actual expenses and compensated in the amount of $25 per meeting.
(I) No member of the Code Enforcement Board may hold any elected or non-elected office, paid or unpaid, or any position of employment with the city.
(Ord. 6-16-97-1996-97, passed 7-21-97)