Composition, appointment, terms of members, residency requirements, removal, vacancies, organization, and compensation of code enforcement board

(a)

The CEB shall consist of seven (7) regular members, and with four (4) members to be appointed by the mayor and approved by city council and three (3) members to be appointed by city council.

(b)

CEB member terms shall be three (3) years.

(c)

The appointments by the mayor of the four (4) regular members should be made so that, whenever possible, there are board members who reside one (1) each in city council districts 4, 5, 6, and 7 respectively.

(d)

The three (3) regular members appointed by city council may reside anywhere within the city.

(e)

The CEB shall also consist of two (2) alternate members, one (1) of which is to be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council and one (1) of which appointed by the city council. The alternate members may reside anywhere within the city.

(f)

Appointments shall be made in accordance with applicable law and ordinances on the basis of experience or interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the respective CEB. Appointments shall be made consistent with the Charter on the basis of demonstrated experience and interest in the fields of zoning, building control and other relevant disciplines. Whenever possible, the membership of the CEB shall include an architect, a person engaged in business, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor and a realtor.

(g)

CEB members shall be residents of the city at the time of appointment and throughout their terms in office. Any member who is no longer a resident of the city shall be automatically removed and that vacancy filled as provided in this article.

(h)

If any CEB member fails to attend any two (2) of three (3) consecutive meetings, without cause and without prior approval of the chair of the CEB, the board may declare the member's office vacant and the vacancy shall be filled as provided in this chapter.

(i)

Appointments to fill a vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of office.

(j)

The CEB shall elect the following officers:

(1)

The CEB members shall elect a chair from among their members. The chair shall be allowed to vote on all matters appearing before the board.

(2)

The CEB members shall also elect a vice-chair from among its members. The vice-chair shall preside over the public hearing in the absence of the chair.

(k)

The presence of four (4) or more CEB members shall constitute a quorum.

(l)

CEB members shall not be entitled to compensation; however, all members shall receive reimbursement for parking in city garages and for mileage for any board-related business, except travel to and from regularly scheduled and specially called CEB meetings. Such reimbursement shall be consistent with city policy.

(m)

The local governing body attorney may represent the city and its departments that bring cases before the CEB. The CEB shall have its own attorney who shall be responsible for providing the CEB with legal counsel.

(n)

Each CEB member shall serve until the appointment and qualification of a successor.

(Ord. No. 2015-50, § 13, 4-16-15)