The Zoning Board of Appeals of the city is established in accordance with state law.

(1960 Code, § 60-12-1)

   The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of seven members, all of whom shall reside within the city. Each Board member shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council. One of the members so appointed shall be named as Chairperson at the time of his or her appointment. Each Board member shall serve without compensation.

(1960 Code, § 60-12-2)

   (A)   Every member of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall hold office for five years from the date of his or her appointment and until his or her successor has been selected and qualified.

   (B)   (1)   With the advice and consent of the City Council, the Mayor may remove any member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for cause, after a public hearing.

      (2)   Vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant in the same manner as provided for the appointment of new members.

(1960 Code, § 60-12-3)

   All meetings of the Board of Appeals shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such times as the Board may determine. All Board meetings shall be open to the public. The Board may adopt their own rules of meeting procedures consistent with this chapter and the applicable state statutes. The Board may select such officers as it deem necessary. The Chairperson or, in his or her absence, the Acting Chairperson may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of at least four members shall be necessary to authorize any Board action.

(1960 Code, § 60-12-4)

   The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings and examinations. These minutes shall indicate the absence of any member, the vote of abstention of each member on each question and any official action taken. A copy of every rule, variance, order or decision of the Board shall be filed immediately in the Board’s office and shall be a public record.

(1960 Code, § 60-12-5)