(A) There is hereby re-established a Human Services Commission, consisting of five members, each of whose term of office shall be three years and until their respective successors are appointed and have qualified. However, to create staggered terms with the number of members established by this section, the Mayor shall re-appoint existing members and shall appoint new members to terms which will be as follows: the term of two members shall expire two years from the date of appointment; the term of three members shall expire three years from the date of appointment.
(B) In making appointments, the Mayor shall endeavor to name some members who possess experience in problems of providing social services.
(C) Members shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the Board of Trustees; provided, however, that, no appointment shall be made by the Mayor within 30 days before the expiration of the Mayor’s term of office. The Commission Chairperson shall be chosen by the members of the Commission and shall serve as Chairperson for a one-year term. The Chair of the Commission shall not be filled by any elected public official. The Chairperson may also appoint an executive sub-commission which shall consist of three members and which can be assigned by the Chairperson any duties or functions which could be carried out by the Commission.
(Ord. 98-10-67, passed 10-5-1998)