At its first meeting after the initial appointment of committee members, and thereafter at its first meeting after June 1 of each year, the committee shall elect officers, including a chairperson (also known as the president), vice chairperson (also known as the vice president), treasurer and secretary for the next twelve (12) month period. Upon the absence of the chairperson, the vice chairperson shall serve as chairperson pro tem. If the secretary is absent from a specific meeting, the attending members shall elect a secretary pro tem for the meeting. If a vacancy occurs in the chairperson, vice chairperson, treasurer or secretary positions, the committee shall elect a member to fill the vacancy at the next meeting. The secretary need not be a member of the committee and shall keep an accurate record of all committee proceedings. (Ord. 06-05, 3-20-2006)