The director of a department, with the approval of the Mayor, may appoint a board composed of citizens qualified to act in an advisory capacity to the commission of any division under his supervision. The members of any such board shall serve without compensation and their duty shall be to consult and advise with the commissioner, but not to direct his conduct of the division. Any recommendations of such board shall be in writing and become a part of the records of the department. Stated public meetings of such board shall be called by the commissioner for the consideration of the affairs of the division. The commissioner of the division shall be chairman of such meetings.
(Effective November 9, 1931)