There is hereby established in the office of the Mayor a board known as the Community Relations Board, consisting of the Mayor, as chairman ex-officio, one (1) member of Council chosen by Council for a term of two (2) years, one (1) person chosen by the President of Council for a term of two (2) years, and fourteen (14) persons broadly representative of the social, economic and cultural interests of the community, appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of Council, for four (4) year terms. However, of the original appointment three (3) shall be appointed for one (1) year terms, three (3) shall be appointed for two (2) year terms, three (3) shall be appointed for three (3) year terms and five (5) shall be appointed for four (4) years terms; provided further that not less than five (5) shall represent organized industry, not less than three (3) shall represent organized labor and not less than five (5) shall be public members. A member of the Board may be removed for cause by the Mayor but only after opportunity has been afforded for a public hearing before the Mayor within ten (10) days after written charges have been given such member by the Mayor and a copy filed with the Clerk of Council. Such member shall be heard in person or by counsel. Action of the Mayor shall be final unless not later than the second meeting of Council after the Mayor's action, Council disapproves the removal by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members elected to Council.
(Ord. No. 1641-13. Passed 12-2-13, eff. 12-3-13)