A Board of Appeals is hereby authorized to be established. The word “Board” when used in this subchapter shall be construed to mean the Board of Appeals. The Board shall consist of 5 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The members of the Board shall serve for a term of 5 years. One of the members of the Board shall be designated as Chairperson of the Board by the Mayor, with the consent of City Council and shall hold his or her office as Chairperson until his or her successor is appointed. The Chairperson, or, in his or her absence, the Acting Chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. The Mayor shall have the power to remove any member of the Board for cause and after a public hearing. Vacancies upon the Board shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant, in the manner herein provided for the appointment of the member.
(1992 Code, § 155.185) (Ord. passed 5- -1969)