The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of seven (7) residents of the City. The members shall be appointed by Council to serve for four (4) year staggered terms commencing February 1 in the appropriate year of appointment. Vacancies to the Board shall be filled by Council for the unexpired term in the manner in which original appointments were made.
The Board shall have such jurisdiction, powers and duties as are provided by the ordinances of Council.
The Board shall hold regularly scheduled meetings at announced times. The quorum of the Board shall be four (4) members. At its first meeting each February it shall organize, selecting its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Board shall establish its own Rules of Procedure and it shall keep a record of its proceedings in all matters coming before it.
With the adoption of these amendments to the Charter in the year 2002, the current term on the Board ending December 31, 2002 shall be extended to January 31, 2003. The term ending December 31, 2003 shall be extended to January 31, 2004. The term ending December 31, 2004 shall be extended to January 31, 2005. Thereafter the successor to each of these terms shall serve a four year term. The term ending December 31, 2005 shall be extended to January 31, 2006. The term ending December 31, 2006 shall be extended to January 31, 2007. Thereafter the successor to each of these terms shall serve a two year term. Two new positions shall be created with terms commencing February 1, 2003 and continuing for a four year term ending January 31, 2007.