(A) Election of officers. The Board shall elect, by a majority vote, a Chair and Vice-Chair. Elections shall be held at the first regularly scheduled meeting, or as soon thereafter as practical, after appointment of the Board. Any vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson shall be filled at the earliest possible date by the Board through an election of one of its members to fill the unexpired term of the vacant position.
(1) The Chairperson shall be charged with the administration of the affairs of the Youth Advisory Board with assistance from the Adult Advisory Members. The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the Youth Advisory Board.
(2) The Vice-Chair shall assume the duties of the Chairperson during the Chairperson's absence. The Vice-Chair shall assist the Chairperson to perform duties when needed.
(B) Meetings.
(1) Regular meetings may be held once per month or less frequently if the Board determines there is insufficient business to warrant a meeting. However, the Board shall have at least one regular meeting per year.
(2) Special meetings may be called by a majority vote of members of the Board or as requested by City Council.
(3) Meetings shall be noticed and open to the public. All meetings shall be held in public facilities. Notice of regular meetings shall be given to the Board members and news media at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting and shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Sunshine Law, F.S. Ch. 286.
(4) A quorum shall consist of seven (7) members. A minimum of five (5) student members is required. The other two (2) members shall be adult members, council liaison, school board liaison or a combination thereof for conducting business and exercising the powers of the Board. If a quorum is not present at a meeting, the meeting will be canceled. No business, formal or informal, may be discussed by the members in attendance.
(C) By-laws.
(1) The Youth Advisory Board may promulgate by-laws to govern the procedures of the Board. No provision of the by-laws shall be contrary to the provisions of this subchapter or other applicable law.
(2) Both student members and adult advisory members may make a recommendation to amend the by-laws. Upon the presentation of any recommendation for amendment, the recommendation shall be placed on the agenda for the next regular or special meeting. No recommendation shall be considered by the Board for a vote until such amendment shall be clearly set forth on the agenda and the membership have been notified in writing.
(3) The enactment or amendment of the by-laws requires a majority vote of the Board.
(Ord. 2018-69, passed 1-3-19)