There shall be a board of appeals composed of seven (7) members and one (1) associate member. The term of office shall be five (5) years for members; and three (3) years for the associate member.
The board of appeals shall act as the zoning board of appeals and have the same powers and duties as prescribed by the laws of the State of Maine for such boards. In addition, the board of appeals may have the jurisdiction to hear appeals that may arise under the housing code, building code or any other regulatory ordinance enacted pursuant to this Charter or the laws of the State of Maine, which provide therein for such appeals.
An appeal may be taken from any decision of the board of appeals to the superior court.