Section 6.01. General Provisions Governing Boards and Commissions.
Section 6.02. Permanent Boards and Commissions.
Section 6.03. Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Section 6.04. Design Review Board.
Section 6.05. Police Advisory Commission.
Section 6.06. Lodgers Tax Board.
Section 6.07. Campaign and Ethics Board.
Section 6.08. Advisory Committees.
A.
Creation. In addition to those permanent boards and commissions established
by this Charter, the Governing Body may, by ordinance, establish such
boards and commissions of duration greater than one (1) year with
such powers, purpose, scope and authority as is deemed appropriate
by the Governing Body.
B.
Appointment. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the Mayor
shall appoint all members of boards and commissions, subject to approval
by the Council.
C.
Residency and District Representation. Regular members of boards
and commissions shall be residents of the City except as otherwise
provided herein. Each board and commission shall have one (1) member
appointed from each Council district. Should the member move out of
the district during his term, the member shall be automatically removed
from office and the position shall be considered vacant. Other members
of the board or commission may be appointed at-large from within the
city limits, provided, that the Governing Body shall endeavor to achieve
equal representation among districts. Non-residents may be considered
for the at-large positions if so provided by ordinance. The Mayor
shall appoint a replacement member to any board or commission within
twenty (20) days of notification to the Governing Body of a vacancy.
D.
Terms. Terms of office for regular members of boards and commissions
shall be four (4) years, staggered as provided herein. At the first
meeting of each board and commission following the effective date
of this Charter, each such body shall determine by lot which of its
members shall serve for two (2) years and which shall serve for four
(4) years, with the two categories achieving equal numbers as nearly
as possible. Thereafter, the Mayor shall make appointments every two
(2) years, subject to Council approval as provided herein, for the
positions whose terms have expired.
E.
Effect of Re-Districting. No vacancy in the office of any member
of any board or commission shall be caused by redistricting of City
Council election districts. All members of a board or commission shall
be entitled to serve out their terms, unless otherwise removed pursuant
to the terms of this Charter, even in redistricting causes the number
of members to exceed the proportional- representation limitations
of this Charter.
F.
Ex-Officio Members. No member of the Governing Body, nor any appointed
official or employee, shall serve on any board or commission except
as a non-voting ex-officio member. The Governing Body may provide
for such ex-officio members by ordinance as it deems appropriate.
G.
Removal. Except as otherwise provided by ordinance, regular members
of boards and commissions serve at the pleasure of the Governing Body
and may be removed by the Mayor with approval of the Council, or by
a majority of all of the members of the Council. A board or commission
may recommend to the Governing Body that it remove a member of that
board or commission upon the occurrence of three (3) unexcused absences.
H.
Quorum and Open Meetings. A quorum of any board or commission shall
be a simple majority of all appointed members. Each board and commission
shall annually adopt a resolution requiring compliance with the provisions
of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.
I.
Report to Council. Each board and commission shall annually prepare
and deliver a report of its activities and recommendations at a meeting
of the Governing Body.
The boards and commissions specified herein are established
as permanent boards and commissions of the City.
A.
Membership. The Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission
shall consist of seven (7) members.
B.
Powers and Duties. The Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning
Commission shall exercise such powers and duties as are delegated
to it by ordinance in furthermore of the Governing Body's exercise
of its planning, platting and zoning authority pursuant to state law.
A.
Membership. The Police Advisory Commission shall consist of five
(5) members.
B.
Powers and Duties. The Governing Body shall establish by ordinance
the power and duties of the Commission, which shall act in an advisory
capacity to the Governing Body regarding police policies and procedures,
complaints regarding police activity that have been received by the
City, and such other matters as the Governing Body may determine.
A.
Membership. The Lodgers Tax Board shall consist of seven (7) members.
Two (2) members shall be owners or operators of lodging establishments
subject to the City's occupancy tax; two (2) members shall be
owners or operators of industries located within the City that primarily
provide services or products to tourists; and three (3) members shall
be residents of the City and represent the general public. This provision
shall supersede the provision of section 6.10(C) regarding district
representation to the extent necessary to procure the required membership.
B.
Powers and Duties. The Governing Body shall establish by ordinance
the powers and duties of the Lodgers Tax Board.
A.
Membership. The Campaign and Ethics Board shall consist of six (6)
members who shall be selected as follows: the Council shall appoint
three (3) members; the Mayor shall appoint one (1) member; the Municipal
Judge shall appoint one (1) member; and the five (5) members so appointed
shall appoint a sixth member. The appointment of a Board member by
one appointing authority shall not be subject to approval or disapproval
by the other appointing authorities. This provision shall supersede
the provision of section 6.01(C) regarding district representation
to the extent necessary to procure the required membership.
B.
Powers and Duties.
(1)
The Board shall have the power to investigate complaints of violations
of the Code of Ethics and the Election Code ("Codes") and to render
advisory opinions to persons subject to the Codes.
(2)
The Board shall establish rules of procedure for its proceedings
consistent with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act and with considerations
of due process.
The Governing Body may establish advisory committees as it deems
appropriate. The ordinance, resolution or motion establishing any
such committee shall provide for the manner of appointment, the powers,
purpose, scope and authority of the committee, the termination of
the committee, and such other matters as deemed relevant by the Governing
Body.
