§ 26-111. Building and standards commission.  


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  • (a)

    Established. A building and standards commission is hereby established. All references to the "building commission" or "commission" in this article shall mean the building and standards commission.

    (b)

    Composition and term of members. The building and standards commission shall consist of five members and shall be the same persons appointed to and serving on the board of adjustment of the city created under the zoning ordinance of the city (See section 13 of appendix B to this Code). Upon appointment to the board of adjustment under the zoning ordinance of the city, such members shall be deemed as automatically appointed to the building and standards commission to serve for the same term as such members serve on the board of adjustment.

    (c)

    Alternates. The city council may appoint up to four alternate members of the building and standards commission who shall serve in the absence of one or more regular members of the commission when requested to do so by the city manager or mayor. Alternate members shall serve for a two-year period and shall be the same alternates appointed to serve on the board of adjustment.

    (d)

    Quorum and meetings. A quorum for the transaction of business of the building and standards commission shall consist of not less than four members. No decision by the commission shall be deemed rendered unless concurred in by not less than four members. The commission shall select a chairman who shall act as presiding officer at all meetings, and it shall establish such rules of procedure as it deems necessary for proper conduct of its business. The commission shall hold regular meetings at least once each month and in addition, such special meetings as may be required for the performance of its duties.

(Code 1970, § 9-135)