(A) The qualifications for membership shall be as follows:
(1) The applicant/members appointed by the City Commission may be full-time residents of the city for not less than a period of six months immediately prior to the appointment or;
(2) The City Commission shall endeavor to appoint members who are local business persons doing business in the city and who possess local business tax receipts issued by the city. However, Pembroke Pines residents, if available, who otherwise meet the qualifications of this subchapter but who are local business persons outside the city, shall also be considered for appointment. In the event that members of the Commission are unable to appoint members to this Board who qualify as local business persons, then the City Commission shall be free to appoint persons who otherwise demonstrate their strong and sincere commitment to the legislative intent set forth in this subchapter.
(3) All persons considered for appointment by the City Commission shall demonstrate a specific interest in the preservation, generation, and enhancement of local businesses and local business operations in the city which shall be demonstrated by an objective statement of commitment by such person to foster a more comprehensive and positive business climate in the city.
(4) Each applicant shall indicate his or her interest in becoming well-versed with the City of Pembroke Pines Charter and Code of Ordinances as amended from time to time as the same may apply to businesses and business operations and shall be further interested in the business development of business activities and operations in the city to best serve the health, safety, and welfare of the city. (Ord. 1289, passed 11-4-98; Am. Ord. 1576, passed 4-18-07; Am. Ord. 1697, passed 9-7-11)