(A) There shall be and is hereby created a Zoning Commission for the city, which shall consist of five members including a chairperson, and up to five alternate members to serve in the absence of a member. The members and alternate members shall be resident citizens and qualified voters of the city, all of whom shall be appointed by the City Council.
(B) All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as provided for the original appointments.
(C) Members and alternate members of the Commission may be removed by the Council, after public hearing and for cause assigned in writing or upon the completion of their assigned term.
(D) Members of the Zoning Commission shall not receive compensation for their services.
(E) Up to two alternate member(s) of the Zoning Commission shall be assigned to participate in a meeting or hearing of the Zoning Commission to substitute for member(s) of the Zoning Commission who are unable to attend and participate in such meeting or hearing. Alternate members assigned to participate in meetings or hearings shall have all the authority of a regular member of the Zoning Commission while so assigned. The chairperson of the Zoning Commission shall arrange for the assignment of alternate members, as necessary, and the City Administrator shall assist the chairperson in making such assignments. When needed, and as practicable, alternate members shall be assigned to Zoning Commission meetings or hearings by alphabetical order by last name on a rotating basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that an alternate member is assigned to a hearing that is continued or resumed at a later meeting of the Zoning Commission, such alternate member may continue the assignment in connection with such continued or resumed hearing.