(a) At the first meeting of each year, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from its members. The vice-chairman shall have the authority to act as chairman during the absence or disability of the chairman.
(b) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. No action of the Board shall be official, however, unless authorized by a majority of the Board.
(c) The Board may appoint and fix the compensation of a secretary and such employees as are necessary for the discharge of its duties, all in conformity to and compliance with salaries and compensations therefor affixed by the City.
(1970 Code Sec. 32-16)