A. The MRA governing body shall consist of five (5) individuals initially appointed to serve staggered terms as follows from the date of their appointment:
1. Two (2) members for three- (3) year terms;
2. Two (2) members for two- (2) year terms; and
3. One (1) member for a one- (1) year term.
Thereafter, members of the MRA governing body shall be appointed for terms of five (5) years each.
B. An MRA governing body member shall receive no compensation for services to the MRA but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of his duties. Each member of the MRA governing body shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and qualified. A certificate of the appointment or reappointment of any member of the MRA governing body shall be filed with the City Clerk and the certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of the member of the MRA governing body. A member of the MRA governing body may with or without cause be removed from office at any time by the Mayor.
C. The powers of the MRA shall be exercised by the MRA governing body. A majority of the appointed MRA governing body shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business and exercising the powers of the agency and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the agency upon a vote of a majority of the MRA governing body present at a lawful meeting, unless in any case the bylaws shall require a larger number.
D. Monthly, a summary of all activities of MRA staff and contracted professionals shall be submitted to the Mayor and City Council as well as the minutes of the last meeting of the MRA governing body. Except on majority vote of the City Council supported by substantial evidence supporting a finding that such MRA activities were done arbitrarily, capriciously or not in compliance with the redevelopment law, such MRA activities shall be deemed approved as if performed fully within the authority of the City Council. (Ord. 2012-05, 12-5-2012)