(1) The commission shall elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer from among its members.
(2) All orders of the commission shall be signed by the chairperson or vice-chairperson and attested by the secretary.
(3) A simple majority of the total membership of the commission shall constitute a quorum. The members of the commission shall observe the code of ethics contained in article XVI of the Urban County Charter. Any member of the commission who has a disqualifying interest shall disclose such interest on the record of the commission and shall disqualify himself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. A disqualified member may remain for quorum purposes only but shall not participate in any discussion or vote on the subject. A simple majority vote of all members present, where there is a properly constituted quorum, shall be necessary to transact any official business; except that in adopting bylaws, rules or regulations or in any elections, a simple majority of the total membership shall be necessary.
(4) The commission may appoint one (1) or more of its members to act as a hearing examiner or examiners to preside over hearings and make recommendations to the commission based upon the record of proceedings, including testimony which shall be recorded in a form prescribed by the commission.
(5) The commission shall met as often as it deems necessary, but it shall meet not less than once each month.
(6) Members shall serve without compensation. However, subject to the approval of the commission and within the limitation imposed by the budget, they shall be allowed their necessary expenses, attendant upon their duties.
(7) The chairperson of the commission may appoint such committees as the rules of the commission shall provide and such other committees from time to time as the commission may deem necessary in order to carry out its purposes.
(Ord. No. 190-83, § 1, 10-6-83)