[Amd. of 2-5-2013; amended 7-5-2016]
The Board of Cemetery Trustees shall consist of five members
and one alternate member, appointed by the City Council. The term
of office of a Trustee shall be three years. The terms shall be overlapping
so that in any one year no more than two Trustees are appointed to
the Board.
[Amended 7-5-2016]
The Board shall conduct an annual meeting after the annual appointment
of new Trustees and before the first day of the calendar year at which
officers shall be appointed. Officers shall include a Chair of the
Board and a Secretary to serve terms of one to three years, at the
Board's discretion. The Secretary shall keep a record of all
proceedings of the Board.
If a vacancy occurs in the Board of Cemetery Trustees by death,
resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by selection
of a person to serve the unexpired term by the City Council.
[Amended 7-5-2016]
The Board of Cemetery Trustees shall consult and collaborate
with the City Manager regarding the filling of any vacancy in the
position of Cemetery Superintendent. The Board shall recommend to
the City Manager the appointment of a Superintendent for the custody
and care of all public cemeteries in the City, as well as an applicable
term of one to three years. The Board may recommend to the City Manager
the removal of the Superintendent for cause whenever in its judgment
the best interest of the cemeteries shall be promoted thereby.
[Amended 7-5-2016]
(a)
It shall be the duty of the Board of Cemetery Trustees to advise
the Superintendent, City Manager and the City Council on matters dealing
with City-owned cemeteries. This will include review and recommendation
of budgets as well as long-term capital planning and review of any
new policies or procedures to be followed on a regular basis at the
City cemeteries.
(b)
The Cemetery Superintendent shall have the day-to-day responsibility
of overseeing the management and operation of all City-owned cemeteries,
and all work done therein shall be subject to his or her approval.
