The boards and commissions provided for in this Title, as are in existence at the time of the adoption of these Codified Ordinances, shall be continued and the members serving thereon shall remain in office for the duration of the term for which they are appointed. Except as otherwise provided for by law, the City Charter or these Codified Ordinances, the following provisions shall be applicable to all boards and commissions of the City:
(a) Vacancy. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of any board or commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the manner provided for original appointments to such board or commission.
(b) Removal. The appointing authority may remove any member of any board or commission for cause.
(c) Rules. Each board and commission has the power to make rules and regulations concerning the administration of its affairs, which rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with law, the City Charter or these Codified Ordinances.
(d) Compensation. All members of boards and commissions shall serve without compensation as members thereof unless otherwise expressly provided by the City Charter or these Codified Ordinances.
(e) Substitute. When a member of a board or commission is unable to sit because of absence from the City or disability, the appointing authority may appoint a qualified substitute to take such member's place during the period his or her inability to sit.
(1975 Code Sec. 1.51)