SECTION 6.06. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF BUILDING AND ZONING APPEALS.

   The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals shall:

   1.   Have the power to hear and decide appeals made for exceptions to and variations in the application of ordinances governing zoning in the City in conformity with the purpose and intent thereof;

   2.   Hear and decide all appeals made for exceptions to and variations in the application of ordinances, or orders or regulations of administrative officials or agencies relating to the use or development of land;

   3.   Hear and decide all appeals from decisions of building officials or inspectors concerning permits and appeals from decisions of officers, enforcing zoning regulations or issuing zoning and use permits; and

   4.   Perform such other functions and have such other powers as Council may provide.

   The Board shall adopt rules and by-laws governing the transactions of its business and the exercise of its powers, such as shall not be in conflict with any of the ordinances of the City. It shall elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson and a secretary. The secretary may or may not be a member of the Board. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public and the Board shall keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of its members shall constitute a quorum and the concurrence of a majority of the members shall be necessary to determine any question or matter before the Board.