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Section 8-17 Floodplain management board of appeals.

(a) Membership and appointments. The floodplain management board of appeals, referred to as "the board" throughout this section, shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the city council. The members shall be residents of the city.

(b) Terms of office. The term of office of each member of the board shall be three (3) years; however, in the appointment of the first board, two (2) members shall be appointed for three (3) years and two (2) for two (2) years and one (1) for one (1) year. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment.

(c) Compensation. The board members shall receive no compensation for their services except that they will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenditures made in connection with their duties.

(d) Rules and procedures. The board shall elect one (1) of its members as chairperson, who shall serve for one (1) year or until reelected or a successor is elected. The board shall elect a secretary who may be an officer of the city or of the board. The board shall have the authority to adopt rules and procedures not inconsistent with the other provisions of this section.

(e) Administrative assistance. The chief building official shall provide administrative and clerical assistance as required by the board to carry out its function under the provision of these regulations.

(Ord. of 6-22-87)