At its first meeting after January 1 of each year, the board shall elect a chair, vice chair and secretary for the next twelve (12) month period. Upon the absence of the chair, the vice chair shall serve as chair 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 chair, vice chair or secretary positions, the board shall elect a member to fill the vacancy at the next meeting. The secretary need not be a member of the board and shall keep an accurate record of all board proceedings. (Ord. 01-08, 3-5-2001)