(A) Members of advisory commissions and boards shall be appointed by majority vote of the Council and serve without compensation, except as otherwise provided.
(1) All commission and board members serving in office at the time of enactment of this code shall continue for their full term of office pursuant to the provisions of the previous enactments of the Council establishing said terms. Subsequent terms of office shall commence in April, except where otherwise provided.
(2) Any vacancy arising because of disqualification, resignation, or other reason, prior to the expiration of a term of office, shall be filled by appointment of the Council for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(3) All commission and board members shall serve for the prescribed terms of office at the pleasure of the Council. Should a member's term expire without the Council having appointed a successor, such member may remain in office until such time as a successor is appointed.
(B) Each commission or board shall annually elect a Chairperson from among the appointed members. A secretary and such additional officers may be designated as are appropriate. Rules and procedures for the conduct of meetings shall be formulated.
(1) A simple majority shall constitute a quorum. Ex officio members shall not be considered in determining whether a quorum exists, and shall not be entitled to vote.
(2) Minutes and records of meetings and public hearings shall be made and copies forwarded to the Council, Mayor and the Manager.
(C) The Manager may, and upon direction of the Council shall, designate a member of the administrative service to serve as an administrative advisor to any commission or board.
(`77 Code, § 3.104) (Am. Ord. 987, passed 1-25-82)