A. Composition and Term.
The Cemetery Board shall be composed of not less than three (3) members nor more than five (5) members. One shall be the Director of Public Service. The other members shall be appointed by the Mayor with Council approval to serve, one for one year and one for two years or until their successors are appointed and assume office. Thereafter, subsequent or additional members shall be appointed in January of each year to serve for three years or until their successors are appointed and assume office. Vacancies shall be filled by similar appointment for the unexpired terms. All members of this Board shall have been continuously a resident and an elector of the municipality for at least one (1) year prior to the date of his/her appointment and each such member shall continue to be a resident and an elector therein throughout his/her term.
B. Organization.
On or before the 15th day in each January, the Mayor shall call the members to organize the Cemetery Board.
C. Powers and Duties.
The duties and powers of the Cemetery Board shall be that of an advisory board to the Mayor with respect to the overall operation of the Village Cemetery facilities and shall include the submission of the yearly budget to the Mayor. The administration, operation and maintenance of the facilities shall be included within the powers and duties of the Mayor. The Cemetery Board shall have and exercise such other similar duties and responsibilities as the Council may confer.
D. Meetings and Procedures.
The Cemetery Board meetings shall be open to the public and a copy of its minutes, to report its activities, shall be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer for review by Council.
(Amended by electorate 11-7-06)