[G.O. No. 1565, § I]
There is established and created a body to be known as the Insurance Advisory Board of the Town of Westfield and hereinafter referred to as the "board."
[G.O. No. 1565, § I]
The board shall consist of five members. The members first appointed shall be designed to serve as follows: two members for one year; two members for two years; one member for three years. Upon the expiration of the terms of the members first appointed, their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years. Upon the occurrence of any vacancy before the expiration of a term, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Members shall hold office until their successors have been appointed, but may be appointed to succeed themselves. All appointments to the board shall be made by the Mayor. Members shall receive no compensation for their services. Members shall be citizens of the Town of Westfield with expertise in the insurance field as a result of their past or present employment or experience.
[G.O. No. 1565, § I]
The board shall review the method of insurance procurement for the Town of Westfield, the status and qualifications of agents and markets, and the provisions of the insurance policies of the Town and shall act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and the Council and make appropriate recommendations in connection with insurance matters.
[G.O. No. 1565, § I]
The board shall annually elect one of its members as chairman who shall preside at all meetings. Three members shall constitute a quorum of the board for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers. Action may be taken by the board upon a vote of a majority of the members present.
[G.O. No. 1565, § I]
No members of the Insurance Advisory Board shall be permitted to act on any matter in which he has, either directly or indirectly, any personal or financial interest and no member shall hold any other municipal office elected or appointed.