Township of Ross, PA BOARDS

[Ord. 2342, 7/21/2014, § 1]

Purpose of Boards. The boards specified in this Part are created by the Commission for the purpose of providing advice, guidance and supervision for specialized programs of a continuing nature.

Advisory Nature of Boards. Except where a board is otherwise designated under this Part, or other applicable law, boards shall have the authority and responsibility to make findings of fact, express opinions, and make recommendations to the Commission within the areas of responsibility assigned to such boards. Such findings of fact, opinions or recommendations shall be in writing.

Appointments and Removals of Members of Boards. The appointment and removal of members of boards shall be the responsibility of the Commission. Whenever feasible, the Commission shall publicize vacancies on boards and solicit indications of interest from residents desiring to serve. Members of any board shall be residents of the Township. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, a member of a board may be removed by the Commission at any time with or without cause.

Terms of Membership. The term of membership on a board shall be in accordance with this Part or other applicable law. If a vacancy occurs on a board during a term of membership, the Commission may fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. The terms for all board members shall expire on December 31. Members shall continue to serve until their successors are appointed. Members of boards shall not serve more than two consecutive terms on a board unless specifically approved by the Commission.

[Amended by Ord. No. 2370, 5/2/2016]

Organizations of Boards. Each board, at its first meeting following January 1 of each year, shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman for the ensuing year and such other officers as a board may deem appropriate.

Rules of Procedure. Each board shall establish certain written rules and procedures for operation. Copies of any such rules and procedures shall be placed on file in the Office of the Manager and provided to the Commission and, upon request, to any member of the general public.

Expenditure of Municipal Funds. Except as otherwise provided by this Part or other applicable law, no board shall expend municipal funds or incur obligations with respecting such funds without specific prior appropriation by the Commission. The manager shall assign employees of the Township to serve as liaison to boards and shall provide staff services to such agencies.