[Ord. No. 6062, 6-26-2017]
The Friends of the Sikeston Pet & Animal Welfare Services
(PAWS) Advisory Board is established to raise community support and
awareness of services provided by Sikeston Pet & Animal Welfare
Services.
[Ord. No. 6062, 6-26-2017]
The Friends of the Sikeston Pet & Animal Welfare Services
(PAWS) Advisory Board shall be appointed by the City Council and shall
consist of seven (7) citizen members and may include non-voting ex
officio representatives as may be deemed necessary by a majority vote
of the Advisory Board.
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A.
Members shall be individuals residing within the Sikeston area with
a demonstrated interest in the care and well-being of animals.
B.
In the initial appointments two (2) citizen members shall be appointed
for a term of one (1) year, two (2) citizen members for a term of
two (2) years, and three (3) members for terms of three (3) years.
All appointments thereafter made shall be for three (3) year terms
commencing on the first Monday of October of each year.
C.
Board Members shall serve without compensation; however, upon the
recommendation of the Board and City approval, Board Members may be
reimbursed for travel incidental to Board functions.
D.
Any vacancy in membership shall be filled for the unexpired term
by appointment of the City Council.
E.
The City Council may remove any member for cause stated in writing
and after public hearing.
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Advisory Board members shall elect one (1) of their number to
serve as chairman, and one (1) to serve as vice-chairman who shall
preside in the absence of the Chairman. The officers shall serve one
(1) year or until their successors are elected.
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The Advisory Board shall meet on an as-needed basis and shall
keep a record of its proceedings. A quorum of four (4) voting members
shall be present at any official meeting. An affirmative vote by a
quorum of the Advisory Board members shall be necessary prior to any
Advisory Board action or recommendation.
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The Advisory Board shall report to the City Council at such
times and in such manner as the Council shall direct.
