Official:Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by Council of appointees, and specifying qualifications that appointees must possess; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: September 17, 2021
Signed: December 16, 2021
: Committee on Law and Government
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill proposes to change the size and operation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by increasing the number of mayoral appointees from five to seven, requiring Council confirmation of appointments, and specifying qualifications for appointees.
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