(A) A majority of the members of the Commission must hear a case.
(B) A majority of the Commission shall adopt rules for the Commission in accordance with any ordinances adopted pursuant to this subchapter. The rules shall establish procedure for use in hearings, providing ample opportunity for presentation of evidence and testimony by respondents or persons opposing charges brought by the city or its Building Officials relating to alleged violations of ordinances.
(C) The Director of Community Services, or designee, is designated as the appropriate official to present all cases before the Commission.
(D) Meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson of the Commission, and at other times as determined by the Commission. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. The Chairperson of the Commission, or in the Chairperson’s absence the acting Chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.
(E) The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member on each question or the fact that a member is absent or fails to vote. The Commission shall also keep records of its examinations and other official actions. The minutes and records shall be filed immediately in the office of the City Secretary as public records.
(1998 Code, § 22-304) (Ord. 04-35, passed 9-1-2004)