There is hereby created a board to be known as the “Cemetery Board”, which Board shall consist of five members, each of whom shall have legal residence, and be a qualified voter and free-holder in the city. The tenure of office of the Board shall be three years after the appointment. Thereafter, appointments shall be made at the regular organization meeting of the City Council, held on the first Monday in January, each year. The members of the Cemetery Board shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the City Council. A vacancy on the Cemetery Board shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the City Council, and the appointment shall be for the unexpired term of the former member. The Cemetery Board shall appoint a Superintendent who shall be responsible for the maintenance of the cemetery, and shall have the other powers and duties as are prescribed by the Cemetery Board or the City Council.
(Ord. 131, passed - - )