The Board of Zoning Appeals shall follow the procedures as provided in VA Code § 15.2-2308.
(A) Rules. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall adopt rules as it may deem necessary to carry out the duties imposed by this chapter, such rules being in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and other ordinances of the county and general laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
(B) Officers. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall elect annually a Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson from its own membership. The Board may elect as its Secretary either one of its own members or a qualified individual who is not a member of the Board; provided however, that a Secretary who is not a member of the Board may not vote on matters before the Board. The Chairperson may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. The Vice-Chairperson shall act in the absence of the Chairperson.
(C) Meetings. The meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other time as a quorum of the Board of Zoning Appeals may determine. All meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be open to the public.
(D) Records. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall keep full and complete records of its proceedings, showing the vote or failure to vote of each member on each question and shall submit a report of its actions to the Board of Supervisors at least once a year.
(E) Quorum for conducting business. A quorum for conducting business shall be not less than a majority of all the members of the Board.
(Ord. passed 4-12-2016)