§ 10.01. Board of Adjustment.

There is hereby created a Santa Fe Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment shall act in a quasi-judicial capacity. The composition and activities of the Board shall be in accordance with Chapter 211, of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended. The Board shall be composed of five (5) regular members, and two (2) alternate members, all of whom shall be residents of Santa Fe, nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Alternate members shall serve in the absence of regular Board members. Each appointed member of the Board shall hold that office for a period of two (2) years or until his/her successor takes office. The members of the Board shall be appointed solely with reference to their fitness and without reference to party affiliation, and shall serve without compensation. Members may be removed by the City Council only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled only for the unexpired term by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council.