§ 87.300. Building code board of appeals created.

In order to provide a forum for determining the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, and to provide for the final interpretation of the provisions of the state building code which is established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 16B.59—16B.73, and to perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by the city council, a building code board of appeals is hereby created. The board shall consist of five (5) members, all of whom are to be appointed by the city council, and who shall serve for a term of three (3) years. However, all members shall continue in office until their successors are appointed. Appointments shall be made after solicitation of nominees from the following groups:

(1)

One member shall be a registered engineer;

(2)

One member shall be a registered architect;

(3)

One member shall be a contractor who is a member of the Association of General Contractors;

(4)

One member shall be a member of the community at large who possesses applicable experience and training;

(5)

One member shall be a building official from a neighboring community.

The director of inspections or the director's designee will act as secretary to the board and serve in a nonvoting capacity. Board members shall be compensated fifty dollars ($50.00) per meeting attended, not to exceed twelve (12) meetings per year. The board shall adopt its own rules for procedure which are not in conflict with applicable state statutes, and shall select officers as it deems necessary. (89-Or-021, § 1, 2-10-89; Pet. No. 251752, § 6, 3-16-90; 2003-Or-054, § 1, 5-2-03)