The commission shall consist of no fewer than three (3) and no more than nine (9) voting members of the commission, to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council, except as otherwise provided herein. Residency in the city or military service are not a requirement to be a member of the commission, however, in considering applications for committee membership, the applicant's residence or business ties to the community as well as military service will be taken into consideration. The members shall serve without compensation. In the event that the mayor creates a youth council, a member of the youth council may also be appointed by the mayor with the concurrence of the city council to serve on the commission in addition to the other appointed commission members. The youth council member's term shall be set by the mayor, but shall not exceed one year.
A. Commission Terms/Vacancies: Each member of the commission shall serve a term of three (3) years or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies arising in any member's position shall be filled for the remaining term of the member originally appointed. Commission members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. The mayor shall fill any vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission, with the appointment to be confirmed by the city council.
B. Organization And Quorum: At the first commission meeting each calendar year the commission shall select a chairman, vice chairman and such other officers as deemed necessary by the commission. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the commission. The vice chairperson shall, when the chairperson is absent, perform the duties of the chairperson. A majority of the appointed members of the commission shall be necessary to constitute a quorum and conduct any business at any commission meeting.
C. Removal Of Members: Any member of the commission may be removed with or without cause by the mayor with the consent of the city council.
D. Meetings: The commission shall meet at a regular place and time as determined by resolution of the commission. All meetings of the commission shall follow the requirements of Idaho's open meeting laws to allow and promote public participation in the decisions of the commission. The commission shall keep minutes and other appropriate written records of its resolutions, proceedings, and actions.
E. Reporting: The commission shall make a written record of the meetings which said written record shall be kept as a public record. The commission will give quarterly updates to the mayor and the city council, when appropriate. (Ord. 506, 2-28-2012)