There is hereby created and established an advisory board known as the West Hill Cemetery Advisory Board; such board to be composed of five (5) citizens of the city who shall reside within the corporate limits of the city during their term of appointment.
(1991 Code, sec. 8-71)
Membership to the cemetery advisory board shall be by appointment by members of the city council for a term of two (2) years each. A member of the cemetery advisory board can serve a maximum of two (2) successive terms. After at least a one-year absence from such board, the person will be eligible for reappointment. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the city council.
(1991 Code, sec. 8-72)
Members of the West Hill Cemetery Advisory Board shall serve without pay, but may receive reimbursement for the actual expenses incurred after prior approval of the city when such expenses result from the performance of official duties.
(1991 Code, sec. 8-73)
The cemetery advisory board shall elect from its membership a chairman who shall serve for a term of one (1) year and who shall be eligible for reelection. The chairman shall preside over the board and shall have the right to vote. There shall also be elected from the board a recording secretary who shall serve a term of one (1) year with right of reelection. Such recording secretary shall record the minutes of the board meetings for review by the city council. The board shall meet at such times as it may determine or upon call of the chairman.
(1991 Code, sec. 8-74)
The West Hill Cemetery Advisory Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council. It shall review current fees and charges for cemetery services and advise the city council as to any recommended changes. It shall review cemetery and mausoleum rules and regulations and recommend changes in same to the city council for approval. It shall advise the city council on short- and long-range cemetery planning for grounds and building upkeep as well as expansion of such cemetery. It shall provide such other cemetery advisory functions as may be directed by the city council.
(1991 Code, sec. 8-75)