The board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson and at other times as the board may determine.

(1)

All meetings of the board shall be open to the public.

(2)

The chairperson, and in his/her absence the acting chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.

(3)

The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, indicating the vote, record of the decision, testimony and examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be filed in the office of the board and shall be a public record.

(4)

A reporter employed by the board shall take down all testimony, objections, and rulings.

(Ord. No. 8804, § I, 4-11-05)