With the exception of the Civil Service Commission members of all boards and commissions of the Municipality, whether established by this Charter or by ordinance, shall be qualified electors of the Municipality at the time of their appointment and during their respective terms of office; and may hold municipal office or employment, whether elective or appointive; nor shall they serve as members of more than one (1) such board or commission simultaneously. Members of all municipal boards and commissions shall serve without compensation; provided, however, that Council may provide for the payment of mileage and for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by such members in the performance of their duties.
A majority of all of the members of each of the municipal boards and commissions shall constitute a quorum for meetings of such boards and commissions; but, a majority vote of all of the members of each board and commission shall be necessary for the taking of any action or the passage of any measures by such boards and commissions.
All meetings of each board and commission shall comply with all rules for notification of meetings to the public and news media as may be adopted by the Council; and all meetings of any board or commission at which a majority of its members are present shall be meetings open to the public.
At the first meeting in each calendar year of municipal boards and commissions, each board or commission shall elect a chairman and secretary by a majority vote of all of the members appointed thereto. The chairman shall be a member of the respective body; but the secretary need not be a member of the board or commission and may hold other office or employment with the Municipality. The chairman shall be the presiding officer at all meetings of the board or commission; and the secretary shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings of such board or commission.
Rules providing for the number and manner of calling regular and special meetings, and to provide for the conduct and government of meetings may be adopted by a majority vote of all of the members of each municipal board and commission to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter or of any ordinance passed by the Council.
(Amended 11-4-14)