A. Special Committee. Proposed revisions of codes or ordinances shall first be considered by a committee of Board members which may include other technical experts. This Committee shall include a Committee Chairman, Vice-chairman and other Board Members appointed by the Chair. The Chair and Vice-chair of this Committee shall then appoint such additional Committee Members as they deem advisable from the industry or trade affected by the proposed changes. Industry representatives may include architects, landscape architects, interior designers, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geological, fire protection, environmental, and sanitary engineers, commercial building contractors, residential contractors, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, utility, and earthmoving contracting industry representatives, or other specialized technical experts as deemed appropriate by the Chair and Vice-chair of the Special Committee. The Committee shall submit recommendations to the Board as soon as possible or as directed by the Board.

B. Public hearing. Upon receipt of the Special Committee recommendation, the Board shall hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the recommendation. Thereafter, the Board shall determine whether to recommend the proposal to the City Council. The Board may modify the recommendation received from the Special Committee.

C. Staff assistance. The Planning and Development Director or designee shall provide staff assistance and serve as secretary for all Special Committees. (Ord. No. G-4175, §§ 1, 2, 1999; Ord. No. G-5570, § 1(Exh. A), 2010; Ord. No. G-5590, § 1, 2011)