[Adopted by Ord. No. 03-35 (Ch. 30, § 30.05, of the 2000 Code)]
A. 
Establishment. A Construction Code Review Board is hereby established, which shall consist of 11 members. The word "Board," when used in this article, shall mean the Construction Code Review Board.
B. 
Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this Board is to:
(1) 
Promote public safety and general welfare through the recognition of a coordinated set of construction codes.
(2) 
Provide a centralized point of construction code communications for all interested groups and individuals.
(3) 
Promote harmony and consistency in construction code adoption.
A. 
Members. Membership of the Board shall be as follows: two members of the Board shall represent general construction contractors of residential construction and commercial/industrial construction, five members of the Board shall represent the construction trades, including; electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection or similar, two members of the Board shall represent state-licensed professionals, including a registered architect in the State of Iowa and registered structural or civil engineer in the State of Iowa and two members of the Board shall be private residents, all of whom shall be residents of the City. Board membership shall be a diverse and fair representation of all building construction interested parties and facets such as contractors and journeymen, management and labor, licensed professionals and private residents.
[Amended 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
B. 
Appointment; terms of office. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to serve staggered four-year terms.
[Amended 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
C. 
Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council for any unexpired term.
A. 
Chairperson; rules. The Board shall elect a Chairperson and shall adopt rules of procedure in accordance with the provisions of this article and the Code of Iowa.
B. 
Meetings. Meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Board may determine.
The Board shall have the following powers:
A. 
To make recommendations to the City Council regarding such new legislation for adoption of construction codes as is consistent with the findings of the Board.
[Amended 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
B. 
To hear testimony, conduct studies and review documentation necessary for the determinations of the Board.