There is hereby established a Board of Zoning Appeals, which shall perform its duties and exercise its powers as provided under Ohio R.C. Chapter 713 as amended, and in such a way that the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The Board shall consist of eight members appointed by the Mayor. The current Board, upon passage of the Zoning Ordinance, shall retain their current positions but replacements shall be conformance with this section. Appointments shall be as follows: One member appointed for a period of one year; one member appointed for a period of two years; one member appointed for a period of three years, one member appointed for a period of four years; one member appointed for a period of five years; three shall be alternates and their periods of appointment to be consistent with established procedure, respectively thereafter each member shall hold office for the full five-year term. Any vacancies in the Board shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall annually elect its own Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary. The compensation of the appointed members of the Board of Zoning Appeals may be fixed by Council. (Ord. 61-1999. Passed 4-19-99.)