(A)
The Zoning Board of Appeals shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Members must have resided in the City of Pinckneyville for at least one year preceding appointment, owned real estate within the City of Pinckneyville for at least one year preceding appointment, or owned an interest in any business with an office or place of business located within the City of Pinckneyville for at least one year preceding appointment. Each member of the Board of Appeals shall be compensated for his or her services on a per diem basis as determined by the City Council. Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals hereafter appointed or reappointed shall serve for a term of three years or until their successor has been appointed, whichever date last occurs.
(B) The Mayor and the City Council may remove any member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for cause after a public hearing. A vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant in the same manner as provided for the appointment of a new member.
(C) The City Attorney shall serve as legal counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(Ord. O-2014-06, passed 8-11-14; Am. Ord. O-2023-07, passed 5-22-23)