(a) A Building Code Appeals Board is hereby established pursuant to West Virginia Code 8-11-4(b), 8-12-13 and 8-12-16, as well as the applicable provisions of the State Building Code. The Board shall consist of five members, who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to the State Building Code, including property maintenance, construction, electrical and plumbing matters and are not employed by the City. The members of the Board are to be appointed by the Mayor, and shall serve staggered and overlapping terms. That is, as to the initial Board, the Mayor shall appoint one member for one a one-year term; the two members for two-year terms and two members for three-year terms. Thereafter all members shall be appointed for terms of three years. In the event that any member is, for any reason, unable to complete a term, then the Mayor shall appoint an interim member to complete the unexpired term.
(b) The Mayor shall also appoint two alternate members who shall be called upon by the Board’s Chairman to hear individual appeals or at meetings, in the event of the absence or disqualification of one or more members. Alternate members shall possess the same qualifications for membership as members, and shall initially be appointed respectively for a one year and a two year term and thereafter for three year terms in the same manner as members. Whenever possible the Mayor may appoint members of the Parkersburg Planning Commission in this capacity.
(Ord. 0-1508. Passed 5-12-15.)