The Zoning Hearing Board shall elect its officers from its own membership, who shall serve annual terms as such and may succeed themselves. For the conduct of any hearing and the taking of any action, a quorum shall be not less than two members, but the Zoning Hearing Board may appoint a hearing officer from its own membership to conduct any hearings on its behalf. In such a case, the parties may, prior to the decision, waive a decision by the Zoning Hearing Board and accept the decision of the hearing officer as provided in the MPC, as amended. The Zoning Hearing Board may make, alter and rescind rules and forms for its procedure, consistent with the ordinances of the Township and the laws of the Commonwealth. The Zoning Hearing Board shall keep full public records of its business, which records shall be the property of the Township, and shall submit a report of its activities to the Board of Supervisors as requested by the Board of Supervisors.

Last Updated on September 29, 2008
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