§ 2-544. Rules of procedure.

(a)

The board of adjustment is hereby to establish its own parliamentary procedure, provided that such shall not be in conflict with the laws applicable to the board or this division.

(b)

A quorum shall consist of a majority of the entire membership of the board, and, except as provided in this division, any issue to be voted on shall be resolved by a majority of those present. The chairperson shall be entitled to vote upon any question, but shall have no veto power. Each case before the board, however, must be heard by at least four members.

(c)

All meetings shall be open to the public and shall be held at the call of the presiding officer and at other times as determined by the board. The presiding officer or acting presiding officer may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.

(d)

The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings that indicate the vote of each member on each question or the fact that a member is absent or fails to vote. The board shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions. The minutes and records shall be filed immediately in the board's office and are public records.

(Code 1967, § 2-71.24; Ord. No. 7355, § 1, 7-27-95)

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 211.008(e).