(a) Organization. When Council deems it advisable, a Sidewalk Commission shall be created and shall consist of five (5) members. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the membership of Council. The Mayor shall have the right, subject to the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the membership of Council, to remove any member of the Commission for cause. A vacancy occurring during the term of any member of the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner authorized for an original appointment. Members of the Board shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years commencing June 1, 1995.
(b) Powers and Duties. The Sidewalk Commission shall meet and recommend to Council the areas where sidewalks may be repaired or installed. All such plans and recommendations for the repair or installation of sidewalks shall require the approval of a majority of Council before the same shall be considered official. All additional powers and duties of the Sidewalk Commission shall be provided by ordinance of Council.
(Enacted 5-2-95)