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There is hereby created the Veterans Advisory Commission of
Northampton Township which shall be an advisory commission to the
Board of Supervisors.
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The Veterans Advisory Commission shall consist of seven members
who shall be appointed by a voting majority of the Board of Supervisors
for staggered terms of three years. Initial terms of appointment will
have three members serving three-year terms, two members serving two-year
terms, and two members serving one-year terms.
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All members of the Veterans Advisory Commission shall be residents
of Northampton Township and serve without compensation other than
for such expenses in connection with their duties on said Commission,
as the Board of Supervisors shall approve in advance.
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A quorum shall consist of four members. Actions may only be
taken by affirmative vote of a quorum of the Commission.
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The Veterans Advisory Commission shall elect from its members,
at the first meeting thereof, and at the annual meeting in January
of each and every year thereafter, a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary
and such other officers as the said Commission may deem necessary,
by a majority vote of the members present at such meeting constituting
a quorum. Notice of the annual meeting shall be sent to each member
by the Secretary at least five days prior to said meeting. Regular
or special meetings shall convene at the call of the Chairman, or
in such other manner as the members may, by a majority vote, designate,
or at the request of the Board of Supervisors.
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The Veterans Advisory Commission shall meet at least quarterly
throughout the calendar year. The Secretary shall prepare minutes
of each meeting and, upon approval, forward a copy to the Board of
Supervisors.
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The Veterans Advisory Commission shall make such reports from
time to time as requested by the Board of Supervisors.