DE HB177

Amends Delaware Code Title 22, Section 322 to clarify composition of municipal boards of adjustment in cities and towns without home rule charters by specifying the chief engineer, public works commissioner, or city manager; the city solicitor; and the mayor as members.

Modifies language in subsections (b) and (d)(1) to replace "urban and rural" with "urban or suburban or rural" when describing required knowledge and experience for board members in home rule charter municipalities.

Allows cities and towns to establish boards of adjustment with 3-5 members who are residents with knowledge of urban, suburban, or rural development problems and cannot be candidates, legislative members, or city/town employees.

Requires mayoral appointments to boards to be confirmed by majority vote of elected legislative body members, with staggered 3-year terms ensuring at least one term expires annually.

Permits removal of board members for cause by the legislative body following a hearing and majority vote of all elected members.