There is hereby established a Zoning Board of Appeals having the powers authorized under the New York State Town Law, as provided under Chapter
38 of the Town of Rochester Code. Said Board shall consist of five members of staggered five-year terms, including a chairperson, appointed by the Town Board. Appointments shall be in accordance with the New York State Town Law, and an appointment to a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. In the absence of a Town Board appointment of a chairperson, the Board of Appeals may designate a member to serve as acting chairperson. The Town Board may also provide for compensation to be paid to experts, clerks and a secretary and provide for such other expenses as may be necessary and proper. In making such appointments, the Town Board may further require Board of Appeals members to complete training and continuing education courses.