(a) There is established in and for the City a Technology Commission consisting of:
(1) Five voting members, called “BTC officers”, appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council, in accordance with Section 8(f) of the City Charter.
(2) Up to a maximum of twelve non-voting members, called “BTC members”, recommended by the BTC officers to assist in the study of technology issues, represent community organizations with an interest in technology and assist in the implementation of technology projects affecting the City. BTC members shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council, and
(3) Two ex-officio members - the City Council Service Committee chairperson and the Director of Technology.
To the extent practicable, BTC officers and BTC members shall possess expertise in the area of cable, networking, telephone, computer and/or other relevant technologies.
(b) BTC officers shall serve for a term of three years. Initially, one officer shall be appointed for a term of one year; two officers shall be appointed for a term of two years; and two officers shall be appointed for a term of three years. BTC officers may serve successive terms.
(c) BTC members shall serve a one-year term and may serve successive terms.
(d) The majority of BTC officers shall be residents of the City.
(Ord. 36-02. Passed 5-14-02.)