The Mayor and Council also commission committees and task forces to work on special projects for a short period of time. In addition, there is one alternate member who shall be empowered to sit on the Board in the absence of any member. Members serve for three years, or until a successor takes office. This is a three member body, whose members are appointed by the Mayor with the confirmation of the Council. The body elects its own Chairperson.
Members serve for overlapping three year terms.
The Board is charged with the responsibility of hearing and deciding all appeals and applications for variances and special exceptions, as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance or other ordinance of the City of Rockville. The Board elects its own Chairperson. Members' terms begin on the first Monday of June and run for four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The Board is charged with the conduct of all City elections, the registration of voters, and the keeping of records in connection with these functions. The Compensation Commission determines the annual compensation for the five elected officials of the City.