All appeals which may be taken from decisions or orders of the inspector pursuant to section 9-55(d) shall be heard and determined by the zoning board of adjustment. As the appeals body, the board shall have the power to fix the times and places of its meetings and to adopt necessary rules of procedure and any other rules and regulations which may be necessary for the proper discharge of its duties. The board shall perform the duties prescribed by section 9-55(d) and shall keep an accurate journal of all its proceedings.
(Code 1977, § 13-20)