(A) Unless otherwise provided by other provisions of the city code, all board and commission appointments authorized by ordinance or resolution shall be made by the Mayor or the Council, as the case may be, prior to the expiration of an existing term. The term of each appointee shall be established and stated at the time of his or her appointment and terms of present Board and Commission members may be reestablished and changed so as to give effect to this section. New appointees shall assume office on February 1, January 31 being the date of expiration of terms; provided, however, that, all appointees to board and commissions shall hold office until their successor is appointed and qualified. All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as for an expired term, but the appointment shall be only for the unexpired term. No appointed board or commission member shall be an employee of the city, except those who are members by virtue of their office. All appointed board and commission members shall serve without remuneration, but may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of their duties when the expenses have been authorized by the Council before they were incurred.
(B) The chairperson and the secretary shall be chosen from and by the board or commission membership annually to serve for one year; provided, however, that, no chairperson shall be elected who has not completed at least one year as a member of the board or commission. Any board or commission member may be removed by the Council for misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance in office and his or her position filled as any other vacancy. Each board and commission shall hold its regular meeting at a time established and approved by the Council.
(C) The City Administrator shall be an ex-officio member of all boards and commissions; provided that, if he or she is unable to attend a meeting or act in the capacity of the membership, he or she may be represented by his or her assistant or some person duly authorized by him or her.
(D) Except as otherwise provided, this section shall apply to all boards and commissions.
(Prior Code, § 2.30)