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(a) Any city of the first class or city of the second class by ordinance may create a quasi-judicial board to hear complaints regarding places or premises used as public or common nuisance as defined by §§ 5-74-109, 14-54-1502, and 16-105-402 or that are used for prostitution as defined by § 5-70-102.
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(b) A criminal nuisance abatement board created under this subchapter shall be composed of five (5) citizens of the creating city who shall be appointed by the governing body of the city.
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(c) The governing body of the city shall select one (1) of the members of the board to call the first meeting and serve as chair at the first meeting.
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(d)
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(1) At the first meeting, members of the board shall draw lots so that:
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(A) One (1) member shall serve a three-year term;
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(B) Two (2) members shall serve a four-year term; and
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(C) Two (2) members shall serve a five-year term.
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(2) All successors appointed to the board shall serve one (1) five-year term.
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(e) The members shall elect a chair and any other officers needed to conduct the business of the board.
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(f) The governing body of the city shall provide necessary staff for the board.
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(g) The board may promulgate rules and regulations needed to conduct the hearings on the complaints concerning places and premises used as public or common nuisances.
