TITLE 5
TRANSIT SYSTEM

CHAPTER 1
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD

SECTION:

5-1-1: Board Created

5-1-2: Purpose

5-1-3: Internal Organization And Rules

5-1-4: Procedures For Operation

5-1-5: Membership

5-1-6: Oath

5-1-7: Terms

5-1-8: Vacancies

5-1-9: Officers; Organization

5-1-10: Meetings

5-1-11: Compensation

5-1-12: Removal

5-1-13: Powers

5-1-14: Fare Increase Or Reduction In Service, Procedure

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)

5-1-10: MEETINGS:

   A.   Regular Meetings: The board will meet bimonthly, September through May, meeting no less than four (4) times per year.

   B.   Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the members.

   C.   Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law.

   D.   Attendance:

      1.   In the event a member of the board has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the board, without being excused by the Chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the board to recommend to the City Council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.

      2.   Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.

   E.   Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the board must be filed with the City Council within ten (10) working days after approval by the board, or by the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, whichever is later.

   F.   Quorum: Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. (Ord. 11-18, 3-19-2018; amd. Ord. 39-24, 6-17-2024)

5-1-11: COMPENSATION:

Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the limits established in the City administrative policies and budget. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)

5-1-12: REMOVAL:

Except as provided in subsection 5-1-10D1 of this chapter, the City Council may remove any member for good cause. (Ord. 32-15, 5-18-2015)

5-1-13: POWERS:

The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

   A.   Advise the City Council on executing agreements and grants relating to the transit system operation and the purchase of new equipment.

   B.   Advise the City Council on rates, fares, or charges for the transportation of passengers and any incidental services and the rates or charges to be made for advertising in buses or any other facility. (Ord. 50-14, 7-21-2014)