Membership and terms.
El Paso City Code § 2.38.030
in effect2.38.030 - Membership and terms.
A. The commission shall consist of:
1. Three members must meet any of the following criteria:
a. A registered architect with experiences in the construction of building and residential structures;
b. A licensed professional engineer with experience in the construction of commercial buildings;
c. A city registered residential or commercial contractor with residential experience in residential or commercial construction of buildings and residential structures.
2. The remaining six members shall be chosen on the basis of the following criteria:
a. Registered architect with experience in the construction of buildings and residential structures;
b. Mortgage loan banker or broker;
c. City registered residential or commercial contractor with experience in residential or commercial construction projects;
d. Licensed real estate broker;
e. Engaged in social or welfare work;
f. Structural engineer with experience in the construction of commercial buildings;
g. Certified public accountant; or
h. Real estate appraiser.
3. All members shall be chosen on the basis of their interest in community affairs and impartiality, fairness, and judicial temperament.
B. The appointment of all members will be for a two-year term, which term shall commence on November 1 of each year, with appointments from districts 2, 3, 4, and 7 and the mayor to begin in odd-numbered years, and districts 1, 5, 6 and 8 to begin in the even-numbered years. On November 1, 2020, all then current terms of the commission expire, and each city council representative shall make appropriate appointment. The first term thereafter for districts with terms beginning on odd numbered years will be for the on year. The first term thereafter for districts with terms beginning on odd numbered years will be for one year, however, all terms thereafter shall be for two years.
C. A commission member may be removed by city council in accordance with City Code Chapter 2.04, for cause on a written charge. Three or more unexcused absences in one year may be considered cause for purposes of removal. A public hearing on said removal must be held by city council if requested by the affected commission member.
(Ord. No. 19112, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2ADPE_CH2.38BUSTCO_2.38.030METEFetched: 10/28/2026