[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.
