(A) The Commission shall be comprised of five voting members, each of whom shall be a resident of the city. Said members shall serve without compensation and shall adopt their own by-laws including the designation and election of officers. The Board shall choose its officers, once a year in January, and serve for 12 months, make its own rules and regulations and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.
(B) The Commission's Rules and Regulations shall be approved by City Council and the Mayor.
(1) Three citizen members shall be appointed by the Mayor, for three-year staggered terms beginning with one, two and three year terms respectively.
(2) Two citizen members shall be appointed by City Council, for three-year staggered terms beginning with one and two year terms respectively.
(3) The Street Commissioner or an employee of said Street Department designated by the Street Commissioner shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Commission by virtue of holding such office but shall not have a vote in Commission matters.
(4) The Superintendent of the Rising Sun Municipal Utilities or an employee of said Department designated by the Superintendent shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Commission by virtue of holding such office but shall not have a vote in Commission matters.
(C) In addition to the above members, the Commission shall be allowed and encouraged to appoint interested volunteers to assist and carry out the duties of the Commission as described herein. There shall be no residency requirements for such volunteers.
(Ord. 2007-1, passed 6-7-07)