§ 22.14. Board of zoning appeals.

22.14.1 Membership. The Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals (or as hereinafter may be called the board) shall consist of seven members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County. The term of each member shall coincide with that of the district commissioner who appointed the member to serve on the board of zoning appeals. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment. Members shall be removable for cause by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County upon written charges and after public hearing. The members of the board shall be compensated as fixed by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County. None of the members shall hold any other public office or position in Fulton County, except that one member may also be a member of the Fulton County Community Zoning Board. (15-0148, Exh. A, 2-18-15)

22.14.2 Vacancies. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment.

22.14.3 Removal of members. Members may be removed for cause by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County upon written charges and after a public hearing.

22.14.4 Pay. Fees to be paid to the members of the Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals for attending official meetings shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County.

22.14.5 Secretary. The Director of the Department of Environment and Community Development shall serve as secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The secretary shall keep minutes of proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact; and shall keep records of evidence, examinations and official actions, all of which shall be filed and shall be a public record.

22.14.6 Policies and procedures. The Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals shall adopt and publish policies, procedures and rules in keeping with the provisions of this resolution. Such shall be available in the Environment and Community Development Department.

22.14.7 Meetings. Meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be held at least once each month to dispose of matters scheduled. Additional meetings may be called by the chairman. The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled meetings, places and dates, and deadlines for the filing of applications shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners and published by the Director of the Environment and Community Development Department. (Amended 6-2-99, 11-3-99)