(a) The Downtown Design Review Board shall consist of seven members who meet the following criteria:
(1) One landscape architect, interior designer, graphic artist, or similar professional;
(2) One architect, or similar professional knowledgeable in structural design;
(3) Four members who live, work, volunteer or have a vested interest in the Downtown Improvement Area.
(4) One member of Council whose term shall expire with each term of Council membership;
(b) The Mayor shall, with the advice and consent of Council;
(1) Appoint all members;
(2) Fill any vacancies on the Board within sixty days, unless extenuating circumstances require a longer period.
(c) The Mayor shall appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term of any members whose place has become vacant.
(d) Appointments shall be for a period of three years. All member shall serve without compensation.
(e) The members of the Board shall elect:
(1) One member to serve as Chairman; and
(2) Another to serve as Vice Chairman to serve as Acting Chairman in the absence of the Chairman.
(f) The Director of Community Development or his or her designee shall serve as the Executive Secretary of the Board.
(g) The Mayor shall have the power to remove any member for cause after a public hearing is held and a copy of the charges against such member has been delivered to the member at least ten days prior to the hearing. The member shall be given an opportunity to answer to such charges.
(Ord. 18-71. Passed 6-11-18.)