The number of Board members (§ C302 of the Charter), their terms (§ C303 of the Charter), election (§ C304 of the Charter) and the filling of Board vacancies (§ C309 of the Charter) shall be as provided in those applicable sections of the Charter.
A. 
The Board shall organize at a meeting held at Curtis Hall on the day and time as designated in § C401 of the Charter.
B. 
As prescribed in § C401 of the Charter, the Board shall, at its organization meeting, elect by an absolute majority vote of the total membership of the Board a President and Vice President. Until such election of the President is accomplished, the Township Manager shall serve as presiding officer. The Board may also elect such other officers as it may deem appropriate.
C. 
In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside at Board meetings, as prescribed in § C603 of the Charter. In the event of the absence of both President and Vice President, the President's functions and duties shall be performed by the Commissioner with the most seniority in office.
A. 
Public notice. Provisions governing public notice of meetings shall be in accordance with §§ C402 and C1402 of the Charter and state statutes.
B. 
Regular meetings. In accordance with the provisions set forth in § C402 of the Charter, regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once a month.
C. 
Special meetings. Special meetings, in compliance with § C402 of the Charter, may be called by the President upon his own motion, or shall be called by the President upon the written request of at least one-third (1/3) of the Commissioners then in office. Written notice shall be given to all members of the Board by the Township Manager or, in his absence, by the officer calling the meeting. The notice shall specify the time and place of the subject meeting and shall contain a statement of the nature of each item of business then expected to be proposed for consideration.
D. 
Emergency meetings. As provided in § C402 of the Charter, the Board may hold and take action at an emergency meeting at any time. Such emergency meetings may be called by the President of the Board upon his own motion or at the request of the Township Manager or any member of the Board, provided that a quorum is present as provided in § C404 of the Charter.
E. 
Executive sessions. The Board may hold executive sessions in accordance with § C402C of the Charter and state statutes.
All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public in accordance with § C402C of the Charter and state statutes.
A. 
The proposed agenda for any regular or special meeting of the Board shall be prepared by the Township Manager.
B. 
The proposed agenda for any written or special meeting of the Board shall be forwarded to members of the Board at least 24 hours in advance of said meeting, except where an emergency makes such impracticable. At the same time, a copy of the proposed agenda shall be given to the public by posting it prominently in the Township Building.
C. 
The title of any ordinance or resolution to be considered shall be published as part of the agenda.
D. 
The proposed agenda may be amended at the meeting by a majority of the members present.
A. 
At the time appointed for any meeting of the Board, the President shall take the chair and call the meeting to order. If a quorum is present, as provided in the Charter, the President shall proceed with the order of business prescribed for the meeting. If, upon the call of the roll, a quorum is not present, the President shall order recess for a maximum period of 30 minutes, and, if no quorum has developed by that time, the President shall declare the meeting adjourned and upon his own motion establish a new date for a meeting.
B. 
Unless a majority of the Board votes otherwise, the order of business for each regular meeting shall be as follows:
(1) 
Roll call.
(2) 
Approval of the minutes of the last meeting and any intervening special meetings.
(3) 
Approval of the Secretary's report.
(4) 
Approval of bills payable.
(5) 
Review and acceptance of minutes of the committees of the Board.
(6) 
New business.
(7) 
Citizens' forum.
(8) 
Adjournment.
A. 
The President shall be responsible for the orderly conduct of business at each Board meeting and shall preserve order and decorum at such meetings.
B. 
The Board, at its organization meeting, shall adopt rules governing its procedure. The President shall announce all decisions of the Board and shall decide all questions of order without debate, subject, however, to an appeal by any Board member. Any ruling by the President may be overruled by a majority of the members present.
C. 
Every member of the Board desiring to speak shall address the Chair and, upon recognition, shall confine remarks to the questions under debate, avoiding all indecorous language or reference to personalities. Any member of the Board, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking, unless it is for the purpose of calling such person to order. If a member of the Board, while speaking, is called to order, that person shall cease speaking until the question of order is determined. When two or more members request the floor at the same time, the President shall name the one entitled to the floor.
D. 
The roll of members shall be called alphabetically, except that the President shall be called last and the Vice President next to last.
E. 
All votes of the Board on all proposed ordinances and on any other matter, when requested by any Commissioner, shall be taken by roll call.
F. 
No second shall be required for the Board to consider any proposed action.
G. 
Except as otherwise prescribed herein, all meetings shall be conducted in an orderly fashion and in accordance with the rules delineated in Robert's Rules of Order.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I.
A. 
Citizens shall be provided the opportunity to address the Board on any agenda item. Such opportunity to address the Board shall be immediately prior to the final action of the Board thereon, unless that opportunity to be heard has theretofore been provided either at a prior public hearing of the Board or a prior meeting of a Committee of the Board, as provided for in § C1406 of the Charter.
B. 
When a group of persons wishes to address the Board on the same subject matter, it shall be proper for the President to request that a spokesperson be chosen by the group.
C. 
Any person making offensive, insulting, threatening, insolent, slanderous or obscene remarks or who becomes boisterous or who makes threats against any person or against public order or security while in the Board meeting room shall be forthwith barred by the President from further audience at the meeting, unless permission to continue is granted by the majority vote of the Board members present.
A. 
All official action taken by the Board shall be as set forth in § C405 of the Charter.
B. 
No action shall be required for any Commissioner to propose any action required under this section.
A. 
Action requiring an ordinance shall be as specified in §§ C405, C1205, C1206 and C1207 of the Charter.
B. 
Ordinance form and procedure shall be as set forth in § C501 of the Charter, unless otherwise required by law.
C. 
All ordinances and resolutions passed by the Board shall be authenticated by the signature of the President of the Board. The Official Seal of the Township shall be affixed to the copy of each ordinance and shall be attested to by the Township Manager.
D. 
The Board may adopt one or more emergency ordinances to meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace as may be required in accordance with, and shall conform to, the provisions of § C505 of the Charter.
A. 
The Board shall provide for an independent audit, as provided for by § C1108 of the Charter.
B. 
The Board shall publicize a summary of the auditor's report, as set forth in § C1108 of the Charter.
Provisions for compensation and expense reimbursement for the Board shall be as provided in § C307 of the Charter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 58, Salaries and Compensation.