2-2-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The advisory committees of the City are only advisory in nature and shall have the following respective duties and responsibilities:

   A.   Airport Committee: The Airport Committee shall have the duty and responsibility to suggest and make recommendations to the Mayor, Council and airport manager or fixed base operator (FBO) concerning the development, use and management of the Municipal airport.

   B.   Parks And Recreation Committee: The Parks and Recreation Committee shall have the duty and responsibility to suggest and make recommendations to the Mayor, Council and other City officials on the overall vision and philosophy concerning all programs and facilities offered and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department, supporting their mission of providing meaningful leisure opportunities and safe recreation facilities that enhance the quality of life in our City by benefiting the health and well being of our people, our community, our economy and our environment.

   C.   Golf Course Committee: The Golf Course Committee shall have the duty and responsibility to suggest and make recommendations to the Mayor, Council, golf professional and golf course superintendent concerning the development, use and management of the Municipal golf course.

   D.   Traffic Safety Committee: The Traffic Safety Committee shall have the duty and responsibility to suggest and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and Chief of Police concerning issues and/or projects relating to traffic safety in Mountain Home. (Ord. 1666, 10-10-2017)

2-2-3: MEMBERS:

Each committee shall consist of not more than seven (7) but not less than five (5) members and in addition shall also include one Mayor's Youth Advisory Council member all who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. (Ord. 1666, 10-10-2017)

2-2-4: TERMS AND VACANCIES:

The members of each advisory committee, with the exception of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council member, shall serve a term of four (4) years commencing February 1 of even numbered years, or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the members of each committee shall be staggered so that at least three (3) committee members are appointed every two (2) years. Vacancies on each committee shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. A member may be removed for cause at the request of the Mayor and by a majority vote of the Council, but only after the cause or causes for the removal are presented to the member in writing and the member has an opportunity to be heard before the Council if they so request. If a member is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings without the consent or approval of a majority of the remaining committee members, that person shall be deemed to have resigned as a member and a new member shall be appointed. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council member shall serve on the appointed committee until removed or replaced by the Mayor with a future member. (Ord. 1666, 10-10-2017)

2-2-5: MEETINGS:

Each committee shall hold one regular meeting each month during not less than ten (10) months out of each year or may hold quarterly meetings, with at least one meeting each quarter. The decision of whether to hold monthly meetings or quarterly meetings will be made by each committee in January of each year. A majority of the members of each committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting. All meetings shall be open to the public and subject to all open meeting laws.

No regular meeting shall be held earlier than six o'clock (6:00) P.M. All regular meetings shall be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. All meetings shall be held at the City Hall, if the Council room is available. A written record shall be kept of each meeting, which shall be a public record. The record or minutes of each meeting, together with suggestions or recommendations for the Mayor's and Council's consideration, shall be submitted in writing by the Secretary to the City Clerk within ten (10) days following each meeting. (Ord. 1661, 7-24-2017)

2-2-6: OFFICERS:

Each committee shall elect its own Chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary. Such election shall be held during the first meeting in February of each year. The Chairman shall preside over the meeting of the committee and shall have a vote only when the committee is equally divided. The Secretary, who shall be hired by the City Clerk, shall cause minutes to be kept of each meeting. (Ord. 1661, 7-24-2017)