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CITY OF BENBROOK 2019-20 ANNUAL BUDGET
BENBROOK BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BOARD OF APPEALS

ESTABLISHMENT

The Board of Appeals was established by Ordinance # 528, approved by the City Council on November 2, 1978.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Board of Appeals is to hear appeals from any aggrieved person or by an officer, department, or Board of the City
affected by any decision pertaining to issuance of building permits, flood plain, condemnation, building codes, and other appropriate
considerations.

JURISDICTION

The Board of Appeals shall have all powers granted by and controlled by provisions of State Law.

MEMBERS

The Board of Appeals is comprised of five members appointed by and responsible to the City Council. The same members serve on the
Zoning Board of Adjustment.

TERMS

The Board of Appeals is appointed for two-year terms. Places 1, 3, and 5 are appointed in odd-numbered years and Places 2 and 4 are
appointed in even-numbered years.

MEETINGS

The Board of Appeals meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month if needed.

OFFICERS

The members of the Board of Appeals elect the Chairman and Vice-Chairman from membership.

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