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(A) (1) There is established a City Planning Commission.
(2) The Commission shall have seven members, consisting of the City Manager (ex-officio), City Engineer (ex-officio), and five citizens of the city to be appointed by this Commission in accordance with section 94 of the Charter.
(‘97 Code, § 33.01)
(B) The citizen members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by this Commission, by motion, for the terms provided by the Charter of the city. Vacancies in the Planning Commission, caused by removal from the city or a refusal or inability to serve, shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term in the office in which the vacancy occurred.
(‘97 Code, § 33.02)
(C) The members of the Planning Commission shall have the qualifications and be vested with the powers as provided in section 94 of the Charter.
(‘97 Code, § 33.03) (Ord. C-196, passed 3-4-35; Am. Ord. 11-79, passed 2-5-79; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
A majority of the voting members appointed to the Planning Commission shall constitute a quorum to do business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members appointed to the Planning Commission shall be necessary to adopt any resolution. However, in the absence of a quorum, a vote to adjourn may be adopted by a majority of the members present, and, by a majority of members present, the Commission may vote to hold the roll open for a period not to exceed ten days, to allow absent members to cast a written ballot.
(‘97 Code, § 33.04) (Ord. 20-73, passed 10-15-73; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
ENERGY BOARD
(A) There is created the City Energy Board, composed of up to 12 members, two of which shall be City Commission members, and up to ten who shall be and remain residents of the city, and shall be appointed, or removed, at the pleasure of the City Commission. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation, except Board members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while carrying out their duties as Board members, and they shall serve for five years, except that two of the original appointments shall be for one year, one shall be for two years, two shall be for three years, one shall be for four years, and two shall be for five years respectively. The term of appointment for the two City Commission members shall be for two years, to terminate and begin when the City Commission reorganizes as specified by the Charter. Vacancies, whether by resignation, removal, or otherwise, shall be filled in the usual manner by the City Commission for the remainder of the term. No citizen shall be eligible for appointment herein who is an employee of the city. No member of the Energy Board shall have financial interest or hold any position with any private organization active as, or serving citizens of the state, as a public or quasi-public energy- related utility during his or her term. The person shall profess belief in the desirability of municipal utility ownership and operation.
(B) The citizens proposed for appointment shall be considered on their ability and educational level in the fields of engineering, accounting, administration, and management; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities thereof.
(‘97 Code, § 33.35) (Ord. 23-81, passed 3-16-81; am. Ord. 32-81, passed 4-9-81; Am. Ord. 7-00, passed 1-17-00; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
The Energy Board shall meet upon there being business to discuss, but no less than once a quarter. All meetings of the Board shall be announced in advance and open to the public. The members shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson annually. An election of officers of the Board shall be held at the first regular meeting at which all members are present following the appointment of a new Board member for a full term, but not later than the second meeting following the appointment. No Board member shall serve as Chairperson for more than three consecutive years. The Power System Director shall cause the records of the Board to be prepared and preserved, and shall be required to attend all meetings of the Board. Every meeting of the Board shall have at least five members in attendance to constitute a quorum, and all official actions of the Board shall require a majority vote of the members of the full Board.
(‘97 Code, § 33.36) (Ord. 23-81, passed 3-16-81; Am. Ord. 2-13, passed 3-5-13; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
(A) The Board shall consult with and advise the City Commission on the operation, management, and control of the municipal power or energy systems, including the operations, maintenance, and distribution divisions thereof, and other related energy matters. Recommendations made by the Board may relate to the following.
(1) Expenditures, revenues, and charges to the power or energy systems.
(2) Annual budget and appropriation ordinances in relation to the power or energy systems.
(3) Relevant power or energy systems bond ordinances.
(4) Capital improvements and expansion plans for the power or energy systems.
(5) Utility rates of the power or energy systems.
(6) Efficient management and use of the power or energy systems and the rules and regulations thereof, including accounting and collection.
(7) Any energy-related issue the Board may deem pertinent to the energy concerns and operations within the jurisdiction of the city.
(B) All actions, functions, and responsibilities of the Energy Board are to be directed generally to those actions, functions, and responsibilities described above, and shall not be inconsistent with the legal requirements of the Charter, state laws, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. The adopted recommendations of the Energy Board shall not be binding, but shall be given priority consideration by the City Commission. All policies or administrative policy pertaining to divisions (1) through (7) above shall first be referred to the Energy Board for their recommendations before being considered by the City Commission. The Board shall submit an annual report on their observations and conclusions in relation to the operation, management, and control of the municipal power or energy systems. The Board shall tour the physical facilities of the municipal power or energy systems not less than once each year and include findings of same in their annual report.
(C) The City Manager, the Law Director, and the Finance Director shall, upon the Board’s request, supply assistance and information and assist the Board in administrative, legal, and financial aspects of the Board’s recommendations and areas of responsibility.
(‘97 Code, § 33.37) (Ord. 23-81, passed 3-16-81; Am. Ord. 19-23, passed 12-12-23)
BOARD OF HEALTH
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