A. Chairpersons, vice-chairpersons - Selection. Unless otherwise provided by law, or by ordinance or resolution, each board and commission of the city shall annually at its first meeting held in February or thereafter, choose one of its number as chairperson and one as vice-chairperson. Each chairperson and vice-chairperson shall have authority and perform such duties as are commonly associated with their respective titles, or as may be specially prescribed by law or by the bylaws or other rules of the board or commission. Vacancies in either such position occurring prior to February may be filled as in the first instance, and a new chairperson or vice-chairperson may be chosen at any time by majority vote of all members of the board or commission.
B. Terms for board/commission chairs. To provide opportunity for professional growth for all board and commission members, the tenure of board/commission chairs is limited to two years. However, the board/commission may make a finding of exceptional circumstances to extend the service of an existing chair for a subsequent year.
(Ord. 529 § 3, 2018; Ord. 402 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2.06.020)