(a) Qualifications. The at-large members of the Xenia Recreation and Events Commission shall be residents of the City and shall meet this qualification for membership at the time of their appointment and during their respective terms of office and shall not hold other elected office or employment with the City.
(b) Oath of Office. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, each at-large member of the Xenia Recreation and Events Commission shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation, which shall be filed and kept in the office of the City Clerk, that he or she will:
(1) Support the constitution of the United States and of this State, and the Charter and ordinances of the City;
(2) Faithfully, honestly, and impartially discharge the duties of his or her office.
(Statutory Reference ORC 733.68)
(c) Term. The at-large members of the Xenia Recreation and Events Commission shall be appointed by City Council for four (4) year terms. The terms of the at-large members shall be staggered so that not more than two (2) at-large members' terms expire in the same year.
(d) Forfeiture of Office; Removal. Any at-large member of the Xenia Recreation and Events Commission may be removed from office in accordance with Section 8.02D. of the City Charter.
(e) Vacancies. In the event an at-large member of the Xenia Recreation and Events Commission resigns, is unable to serve, forfeits his or her office by failing to attend three (3) consecutive meetings when such absences are unexcused, or is removed from office, the vacant seat shall be filled for the remainder of its unexpired term by the appointment of a new member by the City Council.
(Charter 8.02)
(Ord. 2022-21. Adopted 07/28/22)