There is hereby created pursuant to §
C7-2 of the Charter of the City of Meriden the Neighborhood Preservation Board.
The Board shall consist of five members. All
members shall be resident electors and shall be appointed and removed
by the Mayor in accordance with City Charter for a term of three years,
except that, of the first members appointed, two shall be appointed
for a term of three years, two shall be appointed for a term of two
years, and one shall be appointed for a term of one year. A member
appointed to the Board to replace a member whose term has not expired
shall be appointed for the unexpired term only.
At its first meeting, and annually thereafter
at its April meeting, the Board shall elect from its own members a
Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.
The Board shall meet as often as it deems necessary,
but no less than every three months, and not less than twice yearly
with the City Manager and with the Economic Development Committee.
Except where otherwise provided specifically,
by statute, Charter or other legislation, a majority of the membership
to the Board must be present to constitute a quorum, and a majority
of those present and voting is required for action. The Board may
establish such other rules of procedure as it deems necessary, provided
that no such rule shall conflict with any other legislation.
The Board shall have such other duties as shall
be assigned to it by the City Council.