5-1-1: BOARD CREATED:

There is hereby created the Transit Advisory Board. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)

5-1-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the board is to recommend the establishment of routes, schedules, and changes in fare structure and/or rates. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)

5-1-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:

The board may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code or the Iowa Code. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)

5-1-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:

All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the City govern the board in all its operations. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)

5-1-5: MEMBERSHIP:

The board comprises five (5) residents of the City, appointed by the City Council. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)

5-1-6: OATH:

Each person, upon appointment to the board, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or at the City Clerk's Office any time prior to the first meeting of the board. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014; amd. Ord. 39-24, 6-17-2024)

5-1-7: TERMS:

The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)

5-1-8: VACANCIES:

Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)

5-1-9: OFFICERS; ORGANIZATION:

The board must choose annually a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, each to serve a term of one year. The Chairperson must appoint a Secretary, who need not be a member of the board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)