§ 30.04 SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM.

   (A)   At the first meeting after its election, the Board of Aldermen shall select one of its members to act as Mayor pro tem.

   (B)   The Mayor pro tem shall have no fixed term of office, but as such, shall perform all the duties of the Mayor in the Mayor’s absence or disability.

(1987 Code, § 2-1-04)

Statutory reference:

   Mayor pro tem, see G.S. § 160A-70

§ 30.05 POWER OF BOARD OVER EMPLOYEES.

   (A)   In exercising its general supervisory authority over town employees, the Board shall be expressly authorized to:

      (1)   Prescribe rules. Prescribe rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary or expedient for the conduct of employees subject to its authority and shall have the power to revoke, suspend or amend any rule or regulation;

      (2)   Investigate. Either by itself or any officer or person designated for the purpose by it, investigate and examine or inquire into the affairs or operation of any department, division or employee; and shall have the power to employ consultants and professional counsel to aid in investigations, examinations or inquires;

      (3)   Overrule officials. Set aside any action taken by town administrative officials and may supersede them in the functions of their offices;

      (4)   Delegate duties. Direct any official, department, division or employee to perform the work for any other official, department, division or employee;

      (5)   Provide for administrative committees. Designate committees as it shall find necessary for the proper consideration of administrative problems. The committees shall meet at the request of the Board and shall make recommendation on matters referred to them as they shall find necessary for the best interests of the town; and

      (6)   Summon employees. Require any employee of the town to appear before and report to the Board at any meeting.

   (B)   Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow any individual member of the Board to direct any employee in the performance of his or her duties and functions as an employee of the town.

(1987 Code, § 2-1-05)

Statutory reference:

   Authority of the Board to adopt personnel regulations, see G.S. § 160A-164

   Authority to conduct investigations, see G.S. § 160A-80

§ 30.06 COMMITTEES.

   (A)   Committees shall, unless otherwise ordered, be appointed by the Mayor.

   (B)   All committees shall make reports to the Board upon request and committee members shall receive any compensation for extra and special service as the Board may designate.

(1987 Code, § 2-1-06)

§ 30.07 RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS.

   Resignation of any member of the Board shall be in writing, and the resignation shall lie on the table until the next regular meeting unless accepted by the unanimous consent of all members of the Board.

(1987 Code, § 2-1-07)

§ 30.08 COMPENSATION.

   The compensation of Board members shall be as provided in the annual budget ordinance, and as the same may be amended from time to time.

(1987 Code, § 2-1-08)

Statutory reference:

   Compensation of Mayor and Board members, see G.S. § 160A-64

MEETINGS

§ 30.20 REGULAR MEETINGS.

   The regular meetings of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the town shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., at the Richlands Town Hall, 302 South Wilmington Street, Richlands, North Carolina.

(1987 Code, § 2-1-21)

Statutory reference:

   Quorum, see G.S. § 160A-74

   Voting, see G.S. § 160A-75

§ 30.21 SPECIAL MEETINGS.

   Special meetings of the Board may be held in accordance with the provisions set out in the applicable general statutes.

(1987 Code, § 2-1-22)

Statutory reference:

   Special meetings, see G.S. § 160A-71