Chapter 2-10 — CODE ENFORCEMENT APPEALS BOARD
Lafayette Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Lafayette
2-1001 - Creation of code enforcement appeals board.¶
A code enforcement appeals board ("board") in the city of Lafayette is established. The board consists of three members appointed by the city council.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1002 - Qualifications.¶
Each member of the board shall be a resident of the city.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1003 - Term of office.¶
The term of office of each member of the board is two years. Each member serves until a successor is appointed.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
(Ord. No. 627, § 5, 1-13-2014)
2-1004 - Removal or vacancy.¶
A member of the board may be removed by a majority vote of the city council. A vacancy is filled in the same manner as the original appointment. A person appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1005 - No compensation.¶
Members of the board serve without compensation.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1006 - Time and place of regular meetings.¶
The board shall meet at least once a month at a time and place in Lafayette designated by the board. Board meetings are open to the public and shall be noticed in accordance with law.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1007 - Appointments of chair and vice-chair.¶
The board members shall designate the chair and vice-chair of the board from among the membership. Each chair term shall be one year.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1008 - Record of proceedings.¶
The board shall keep a public record of its proceedings, including findings and decisions.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1009 - Quorum.¶
Two members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1010 - Absence from meetings.¶
(a)
If a member of the board is absent without cause from three successive regular meetings of the board, the office becomes vacant automatically. The board shall immediately notify the city council of the vacancy.
(b)
A member is not absent without cause if his or her absence is due to illness or is unavoidable, and the member gives the chair written notice before the day of the meeting that he or she will be absent and giving the reason for the absence.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1011 - Duties of officers.¶
(a)
Chair. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the board.
(b)
Vice-chair. The vice-chair shall serve as the chair in the absence or inability of the chair to preside.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
2-1012 - Duties of the board.¶
The duties of the board are to act as the code enforcement appeals board in accordance with Chapters 1-9 and 8-21 of this municipal code.
(Ord. 560 § 4 (part), 2006)
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