The hearings of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be public and shall be held at the call of the Chair. The Board shall organize annually and elect a Chair, and Vice-Chair. The Board may adopt from time to time such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, subject to City Council approval. The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings showing the action of the Board and the vote of each member upon each question considered. The presence of three members shall be necessary to hold a meeting. Concurrence of three members of the Board is necessary to approve, disapprove or make any recommendation. A member of the Board shall not vote on an issue before the Board if he/she has not attended the public hearing concerning same. The Board shall hear the testimony of any interested party. The Board shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and shall administer oaths, and may require the production of documents, under such regulations as it may establish. Upon the failure of any person to answer in response to a subpoena or other requirement, application may be made to the appropriate court for a compelling order. The Board may go into executive session as permitted by State law.
(Ord. 02-67 AC CMS. Passed 7-1-02.)