(A) The Commission, at its first meeting in January each year, shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among its members who shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission and who shall be eligible for re-election. In the event that both the Chair and Vice-Chair are absent, the members present shall select one from among their number to serve as Chair for that meeting. Vacancies in the offices shall be filled for the unexpired term by a new election.
(B) The Chair shall:
(1) Preside at meetings and exercise all the usual rights, duties, and prerogatives of the head of any similar organization.
(2) Administer oaths and take evidence.
(3) When necessary, limit the number of people permitted to speak on any matter before the Commission and limit the time allotted to each speaker or limit the total time for hearing public testimony provided that such procedure allows for a full hearing on all relevant issues.
(4) Review and approve Commission agendas. Agenda items shall be included when submitted in writing by any two members.
(`87 Code, § 2-6-3) (Am. Ord. 91-29, passed 12-16-91; Am. Ord. 92-10, passed 10-5-92; Am. Ord. O2017-09, passed 7-17-17)