[Ord. of 6-28-88]
The mayor shall appoint the members of the commission with the
consent of the council. In the first year, the mayor shall appoint
two members to two-year terms, three members to three-year terms,
and three members to four-year terms. All subsequent terms shall be
three years in length and so arranged that the terms of not more than
three members shall expire in any year. The appointment of each commission
member shall extend until the first day of February in the year in
which the member's term expires; if that day is a legal holiday,
the appointment shall extend until the next business day. The mayor
may reappoint members of the commission to one or more additional
terms with the consent of the council. If, for any reason, a vacancy
occurs in the membership of the commission, the vacancy shall be filled
forthwith by the mayor, with council approval, for the unexpired term.
[Ord. of 6-28-88]
Beginning at its first meeting, and in February of every year
thereafter, the commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson
from among their own number. If the chairperson is absent from a meeting,
the vice-chairperson shall assume the chair. If both the chairperson
and the vice-chairperson are absent, the member with the most seniority
on the commission shall assume the chair. A majority of the commission
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
[Ord. of 6-28-88]
The commission shall meet as often as it deems necessary for
the proper exercise of its powers and duties. In conducting its meetings,
the commission shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
The chairperson shall be responsible for setting the agenda for each
meeting. A majority vote of members present is required for any motion
to pass. The commission may make such additional rules and regulations
for its own governance and in relation to its officers and members
as it may deem expedient and proper.