The Board shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business, subject to the approval of the City Council. A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. Action by the Board shall be by majority vote, provided no action may be taken without affirmative vote of at least three members. A tie vote on a motion to approve shall constitute a failure of the motion.

The Design Review Board shall elect a chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary. Such officers shall occupy their respective offices for a period of one year.

The City Planner, or his duly authorized representative, shall serve as executive secretary of the Board, and shall be responsible for all records. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings and such minutes and a copy of its rules shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to inspection by the public. The City shall provide the Board with necessary administrative support and expense budget as needed to perform the function described by this chapter.

No member of the Design Review Board shall participate in discussion or vote on any matter involving any client he or she is serving or any business for which he or she is owner, corporate officer or employee.