1105.011 ALTERNATE MEMBERS.

   In addition to the regular membership of the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Mayor may, with the approval of Council, appoint up to two (2) alternate members of the Board who will be designated as alternate members to each serve a term of four (4) years. When the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals has notice that a standing board member will be absent from a scheduled meeting or vote, the Secretary shall contact an alternate to request their attendance at the Board's scheduled meeting. If that alternate is not available, the remaining alternate shall be contacted. The alternates shall be contacted by the Secretary in an ongoing alternating fashion. Alternate member(s) who attend the Board's scheduled meeting will receive the same compensation paid to other standing members of the Board. When an alternate is replacing an absent standing board member, the alternate shall participate in the discussion of any matter before the Board and shall vote. An absence may be caused for any reason, including sickness and/or a conflict of interest, however, the alternate member(s) shall not vote if five (5) standing members of the Board are present and able to do so. (Ord. 2022-22. Passed 12-19-22.)