Pursuant to Sec. 4.06 of the Jefferson Parish Charter, the Board of Zoning Adjustments is hereby created.
The word "board" when used in this section shall be construed to mean the board of
zoning adjustments. The board shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall be appointed
by the Jefferson Parish Council: one (1) member appointed by each council member.
Each board member shall possess the qualifications as follows: He/she shall be a resident,
a property owner and a qualified voter of the Parish of Jefferson. Members of the
board shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Jefferson Parish Council.
The board shall elect its own chairperson, who shall serve one (1) year or until he/she
is re-elected or his/her successor is elected. The parish attorney shall be the legal
advisor for the board. The board shall not hold more than fifty-two (52) meetings
in any calendar year.
