The members of each city board or commission shall be appointed by motion of the city council, adopted by at least three affirmative votes. Nominations for appointment to a city board or commission shall be made by the mayor or any other member of the city council at a public meeting. Each member shall be a bona fide resident of the State, unless otherwise provided by ordinance. Each member shall either: reside, work or go to school within the City of Palm Springs. For purposes of this requirement, "work" may consist of employment at a physical location within the City or an ownership interest of least 20% of a business that is physically located within the City. In the event the City Council determines that it is necessary or convenient to appoint a board/commission member possessing unique knowledge, skill or experience, the City Council may, in its sole discretion, appoint one or more board/commission member(s), notwithstanding the fact that such candidate(s) do(es) not live, work or go to school within the City of Palm Springs. Notice of the availability of a position for appointment shall be posted in three public places at least ten days before the appointment and the city council may, by resolution, adopt additional procedures to receive and consider applicants for city boards and commissions. No member of a city board or commission shall hold any paid office or employment in the city government. They shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and shall be subject to removal by motion of the city council, adopted by at least three affirmative votes. The members thereof shall serve for a term of three years, unless the city council by ordinance or resolution establishes a different term, and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.
(Prior code § 1128; Ord. 1023 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1191 § 1, 1983; Measure Y, 2002; Ord. 2015 § 2, 2020)