There is hereby created a seven (7) member advisory board which
shall assist and advise the director on the implementation of the
purpose of the department. Such board shall be known as the social
services advisory board, hereinafter referred to as the “board.”
(1999 Code, sec. 8.304)
The mayor shall appoint the members of such board subject to
the approval of the city council. Such members shall hold office for
three (3) years, and of the first seven (7) appointments, three (3)
shall be appointed for three (3) year terms, two (2) for two (2) year
terms, and two (2) for one (1) year terms. Thereafter, the number
will depend upon the number of expiring terms. Should vacancies occur
in the board, such vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as
original appointments, except such terms shall only be for the remainder
of such unexpired term. Appointment of new board members will be by
the mayor with the approval of the city council, at some time prior
to September 1st, as terms of office will run from September 1st to
September 1st.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.304(1))
The board is hereby empowered to establish its own parliamentary
procedure, provided that such procedure shall not be in conflict with
the city charter or other provisions of law or the following:
(1) A
quorum shall consist of a majority of the entire membership of the
board, and any issue to be voted on shall be resolved by those present;
(2) The
chairperson shall be entitled to vote upon any issue but shall have
no veto power;
(3) The
board is hereby authorized to work with the director and make recommendations
to the director about any matter it deems beneficial to the orderly
administration of the department. The board shall assist the director
in promulgating any rules and regulations for the administration of
the department and implementation of department programs.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.304(2))
The board shall make a study of the department and shall, each
year, on or before the 1st day of June, make recommendations, in writing,
to the director and city council as to any changes, modifications
and other improvements which may be needed to carry out the function
of the department.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.304(3))
The board shall meet no less than once each month, and such
meetings shall be held at the social services building of the city
unless notice of change of meeting place be published in a newspaper
of general circulation in the city. Meetings shall be open to the
public and minutes shall be filed with the city secretary and shall
be treated as a public record.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.304(4))
The function of the board shall not controverse any provision
of the city charter or ordinances of the city. The function of the
board shall be advisory only.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.304(5))