(a) The Board of Zoning Appeals is hereby established. The word "Appeals Board" when used in this Zoning Code shall be construed to be the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Appeals Board shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be residents of the City appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. One (1) member of the Appeals Board shall be a member of the City Planning Commission. The term of office of the members of the Appeals Board shall be for five (5) years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant. Three (3) consecutive unexcused absences or failure to attend a majority of meetings in a twelve (12) month period, or loss of qualification shall constitute resignation. The Mayor shall have the power to remove any member of the Appeals Board for cause and after a public hearing.
(b) The Appeals Board shall elect its own chairperson and vice-chairperson, who shall serve for one (1) year. The Appeals Board shall adopt, from time to time, such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(c) The Zoning Administrator or designee shall act as Secretary to the Appeals Board and shall:
(1) Maintain permanent and current records of the zoning code, including, but not limited to, all maps, amendments, variances and appeals; and the applications therefore and the records of hearings thereon.
(2) Compile and have printed in book, pamphlet, or map form the current complete text of the zoning code and all amendments thereto, and the zoning map or maps showing the zoning districts, divisions, and classifications currently in effect in the City.
(d) City Staff shall provide such clerical, technical and consulting assistance as may be required by the Appeals Board and other City officials in the exercise of their duties relating to the Zoning Code.