(1) The city council, in its discretion, may serve as the ABCB, or may, by resolution, establish a separate, independent ABCB and shall appoint five (5) members for four (4) year terms. A member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until his or her successor is appointed in the manner as herein provided.
(2) In the event of death or resignation of a board member prior to expiration of his or her term, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as the deceased or retiring board member was appointed, and shall take office immediately upon appointment. Such successor board member shall be eligible for re-appointment to a full term.
(3) No person shall be appointed to the ABCB unless he or she is a resident of the City of Cookeville.
(4) Members of the ABCB shall administer the laws governing alcoholic beverages as enacted by the State of Tennessee and the City of Cookeville. The ABCB shall have no legislative powers.
(5) The city council may terminate the ABCB by resolution.
(1970 Code, § 2-101, as replaced by Ord. #011-01-01, Feb. 2011)