[Adopted 5-2-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-12]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 2016-12, adopted May 2, 2016, shall not affect the current terms and membership of the Recreation Commission existing at the time of the adoption of this Article.
The Recreation Commission heretofore created is continued with the functions, powers and duties prescribed by general law and the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:12-1, et seq. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor. All members of the Commission, including the alternates set forth below, shall be residents of the Borough of Metuchen. Members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for their services.
Members of the Recreation Commission shall serve for a term of five years and shall serve until their respective successors are appointed and shall qualify. Vacancies shall be filled for the member's unexpired term only.
A. 
In addition to the seven members provided above, there shall also be two alternate members to be appointed by the Mayor. At the time of appointment alternate members shall be designated as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." Alternate members shall serve for a term of five years. However, the initial appointment shall be for a term of four years for "Alternate No. 1" and five years for "Alternate No. 2." A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Mayor for the unexpired term only.
B. 
No alternate member shall be permitted to act on any matter in which the alternate has either directly or indirectly any personal or financial interest. An alternate member may, after public hearing if he requests one, be removed by the Governing Body for cause.
C. 
Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member of the Board of Recreation Commissioners. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote.