The Authority shall be under the supervision and control of The Board. The Board shall consist of the Chief Executive Officer of the city or his or her designee and not less than five and not more than nine members as determined by Council. Members shall be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer, subject to approval by the Council. Not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an ownership or business interest in property located in the district. At least one member shall be a resident of the district or of an area within one-half mile of any part of the district. Of the members first appointed, an equal number of members, as near as practical, shall serve until the member’s successor is appointed. After initial appointment, each member shall serve for a term of four years. Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made by the Chief Executive Officer for the unexpired term only. Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses. The chairperson shall be elected by The Board. The Board shall adopt bylaws governing its procedures subject to the approval of Council. Subject to the provisions of §36.08, the Board may employ and fix the compensation of a Director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and such other secretary and treasurer and such other personnel as considered necessary. A member of the Board is not eligible to serve as a Director.
(Ord. 08-2011, passed 12-5-2011)