The board shall be convened from time to time as may be necessary. When convened, the board shall consist of seven members who are qualified to pass upon matters pertaining to the codes and ordinances set forth in EMC 16.64.010. The department head who has the responsibility regarding the particular code under consideration by the board shall be an ex officio member of the board and shall act as secretary of the board. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appropriate department head responsible for the code under consideration with a duplicate copy to the appellant. The decision of the board constitutes a recommendation to the city council or to the city official charged with the responsibility of enforcing the provisions of the respective codes or ordinances set forth in EMC 16.64.010, as may be appropriate. (Ord. 3901-22 § 2 (Exh. B § 40), 2022; Ord. 2069-95 § 1, 1995; Ord. 351-75 § 1, 1975.)