§ 17.12.1.050. Officers.

A.

Election. At its first regular meeting in each calendar year, the board shall elect from its members a chairman and vice-chairman to serve for a period of one (1) year. If there is more than one (1) nominee for any office, voting shall be by secret ballot.

B.

Nominations. A nominating committee of three (3) members, elected by a majority vote of the board, shall prepare a slate of nominees. The committee shall present the slate at the regular meeting preceding the annual meeting or notify the members in writing at least two (2) weeks before the election at the annual meeting. Nominations may also be made from the floor, provided the nominee consents to the nomination.

C.

Terms of office. All elective offices shall be for one (1) year. An officer whose term has expired shall hold office until a successor is elected.

D.

Limitation on consecutive terms. No member shall hold the same elective office for more than three (3) consecutive terms.

E.

Vacancies. In the event of a vacancy in any office, the chairman, upon approval by a majority of voting members present, shall designate a member to fill the unexpired term of the office.

F.

Rights of chairman. The chairman shall have all the rights and privileges of a board member.

G.

Duties of chairman. The chairman shall:

1.

Preside at all meetings of the board,

2.

Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee,

3.

Act as a liaison between the board and the Planning and Community Development Department,

4.

Execute all legal documents on behalf of the board,

5.

Authorize all financial transactions upon approval of a majority of members present,

6.

Appoint the chair and members of all committees except the nominating committee,

7.

Call special meetings as provided herein, and

8.

Act as the public representative of the board or designate an alternate.

H.

Duties of vice-chairman. The vice-chairman shall perform the duties of the chairman in all cases in which the chairman is unable to serve or as otherwise directed by the chairman.

I.

Duties of secretary. The Director of the Planning and Community Development Department shall function as the secretary of the board. The secretary shall maintain the minutes and records of the board and issue calls and notices pertaining to the board, prepare and distribute the agenda for all regular meetings at least four (4) days prior to the meeting, keep a roll of membership and attendance, and supervise the balloting at all elections.

(Ord. No. 3056, § 1, 8-17-2010)