A. It is desirable that all requests for code or ordinance changes pertaining to buildings, construction or related matters, be reviewed by the commission. To realize this goal, proposed changes should be submitted to the secretary for the commission with all supporting evidence and facts as to why the change should be made and how any amendments should read. The secretary shall provide copies of requested changes and supporting evidence and facts and other information the secretary feels is pertinent to the proposal to each commission member, if possible, not less than ten days prior to the next regular commission meeting whenever possible. The commission shall act promptly on requests for changes and shall report in writing to the appropriate department or the city council.

B. The chairman of the building commission shall have the power to appoint subcommittees to study codes, ordinances or proposals for recommendation back to the commission. The chairman may appoint research committees of nonmembers who are specialists in their respective fields. The chairman shall appoint a member of the commission to serve as the chairman of each committee. The research committee shall make their recommendations through their chairman back to the building commission.