(a)
Terms of members; vacancies.
Terms shall be two
years in length and until a successor is appointed. The terms of members
filling odd-numbered places (i.e. places 1, 3, 5, and 7) shall expire
on June 30th of each odd-numbered year and the terms of members filling
even-numbered places (i.e. places 2, 4, and 6) shall expire on June
30th of each even-numbered year. Board and commission members may
be appointed by the city council to successive terms. Vacancies shall
be filled for unexpired terms, but no members shall be appointed for
a term with a length in excess of two (2) years. Newly appointed members
shall be installed at the first regular board or commission meeting
after their appointment.
(b)
Compensation of members.
The members shall serve
without compensation, except for reimbursement of authorized expenses
attendant to the performance of their duties.
(c)
Attendance required; excessive absences.
In order
to ensure broad representation and a quorum, all members have a responsibility
to attend all regular and special meetings of the board or commission
on which they serve. If a member is absent for twenty five percent
(25%) of regularly scheduled meetings within a twelve (12) month period,
the city secretary shall report the absences (and the reasons for
the absences if such has been provided by the absent member) to the
city council, so that the city council can consider whether to remove
the member and appoint a new member to fill the position for the remainder
of the unexpired term.
(d)
Meetings.
Every board and commission shall meet
on-call and at dates and times as set by the city council or city
manager. The boards and commissions shall use the same rules of procedure
as the used by the city council and keep minutes of its proceedings
consistent with the provisions of this code and the requirements of
law.
(e)
Service.
Unless required by state law or another
political subdivision, an individual may not simultaneously serve
on more than one city council-appointed board, commission or committee.
(f)
Interview process for city boards, commissions, and committees.
Elected officials, in groups fewer than would constitute a quorum
of each of the applicable city boards, commissions, or committees,
will interview applicants. The chair of the applicable city board,
commission, or committee shall be included. All group interviews will
be held on the same day. Each group will submit its recommendation
to the city secretary. The applicants receiving the most recommendations
will be added to the next city council agenda for city council review
and possible appointment. All applicants considered for appointment
will be notified via email within two (2) business days following
the city council meeting during which any appointments to city boards,
commissions, or committees are approved by city council.
(Ordinance 2022-12-14-04 adopted 12/14/2022; Ordinance
2023-09-21-05 adopted 9/21/2023)
