(A) As per the City Charter, Ch. V, § 20: “The Mayor shall appoint the committees provided by the rules of the council.” In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem or appointed Chair may appoint committees provided by the Council rules.
(B) All appointees to city boards, commissions or committees shall be registered electors, and shall have resided in the city for a period of at least one year. Task force members may be appointed from inside and outside the city limits, but should be involved in the city in some way, such as with a business located within the city.
(C) The Mayor may, for cause, remove a member from any city board, committee, commission or task force prior to the expiration of the term of office. Reasons for removal may include, but are not limited to: missing three consecutive regular meetings; disruptive or inappropriate behavior prior to, during or after meetings which prohibit the advisory body from completing its business in a timely manner; or not acting in the best interest of the citizens or city.
(D) Members of the Council will not attempt to lobby or influence board, committee, task force or commission members on any item under their consideration. It is important for the advisory bodies to make objective recommendations to the Council on items before them. Council members that attempt to influence board, committee, task force or commission members on any items may prejudice or hinder their role in reviewing the recommendation as Council members.
(E) The Budget Committee shall consist of seven resident lay members and the members of the City Council for a total of 14. The Committee shall annually elect a Committee Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. The lay members’ terms shall be three years, overlapping.
(F) A task force may be appointed for the length of time necessary to accomplish its mission. The appropriate number of appointees may be determined at the time of appointment. Resolutions adopted by commissions and boards may be created by the Council from time to time.
(Ord. 2007-01, passed 4-5-2007)