The museum shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven members, a majority of whom shall be residents of the city, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Each member of the Board so appointed shall be selected because of his or her particular interest and knowledge in the collection of historical objects, art, artifacts and other cultural exhibits normally associated with a museum. Two members of the Board of Directors shall be appointed for a term of one year; two shall be appointed for a term of two years; and three shall be appointed for a term of three years. Those so appointed shall file a written acceptance of the appointment with the City Clerk. All members appointed after the initial appointments are made and approved shall be appointed for terms of three years, except where an appointment is made to fill a vacancy, in which case the appointment shall be for the remaining term of the position so vacated. A director shall continue to serve after the expiration of his or her term until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. One of the persons appointed for the terms of three years in the initial appointment of the Board of Directors shall be designated the Chairperson by the appointment to serve for a term of one year. Thereafter the Chairperson shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors.
(1994 Code, § 32.052) (Ord. 256, passed 3-3-1975)