[Amended 1-10-1995 by Ord. No. 879; 12-9-1997 by Ord. No. 962; 11-10-1998 by Ord. No. 978]
A. The membership of the Board shall consist of five residents of the Township appointed by resolution by the Board of Commissioners. The terms of the office of the Zoning Hearing Board shall be three years and shall be so fixed that the term of office of at least one member shall expire each year. The Board shall promptly notify the Board of Commissioners of any vacancies which occur. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term. Members of the Board shall hold no other office in the Township.
B. The Board of Commissioners shall appoint by resolution one resident of the Township to serve as an alternate member of the Board. The term of office of an alternate member shall be three years. When seated pursuant to the provisions of 53 P.S. § 10906, an alternate shall be entitled to participate in all proceedings and discussions of the Board to the same and full extent as provided by law for Board members, including specifically the right to cast a vote as a voting member during the proceedings, and shall have all the powers and duties set forth in this Act and as otherwise provided by law. Alternates shall hold no other office in the Township, including membership on the Planning Commission and Zoning Officer. Any alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the Board but shall not be entitled to vote as a member of the Board nor be compensated pursuant to 53 P.S. § 10907 unless designated as a voting alternate member pursuant to 53 P.S. § 10906.