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The wetlands board shall elect from its membership a chair and such other officers as it deems necessary who shall serve one -year terms as such and may succeed themselves. Sec. 39 -53. Quorum. For the conduct of any heading and the taking of any action, a quorum shall be not less than four members of the wetlands board. 39 -54. Rules of procedure. The wetlands board may make, alter and rescind rules and forms for its procedures, consistent with ordinances of the city and general laws of the commonwealth. Sec. 39 -55. Records, reports. The wetlands board shall keep a full public record of its proceedings and shall submit a report of its activities to the city council at least once a year, and a copy of its report to the commission. Sec. 39 -56. Investigations and prosecutions. The wetlands board shall have the authority to investigate all projects, whether they are proposed or ongoing, which alter wetlands located within the city. The wetlands board shall have the power to prosecute all violations of any order, rule or regulation of the board or any violation of any provision of Code of Virginia, § 28.2 -1300 et seq. or of this ordinance. Sec. 39 -57. Reports may be required. With respect to permits required pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 28.2 -1300 et seq. or this ordinance, the wetlands board chair may require of the person responsible for carrying out the provisions of the permit such monitoring and reports as 4o thev may reasonably deem necessary. Sec. 39-58. On-site inspections. With respect to any reported activity not authorized by Code of Virginia, § 28.2 -1300 et seq. or this ordinance, or with respect to the violation of any permit issued pursuant thereto, the wetlands board chair may direct such on -site inspections as are deemed reasonably necessary to determine whether the measures required by the permit are being properly performed, or whether the provisions of the aforementioned chapter or ordinance are being violated. Prior to conducting such inspections, notice shall be provided to the resident owner, occupant or operator, who shall be given an opportunity to accompany the site inspector.