2.50 - Boards and Commisssion Generally§ 2.50
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Section 2.50: Boards and Commissions
Generally
Except as otherwise provided in a specific Section, all Boards and Commissions
created by the City Code shall be for the limited purpose of advising the Council
with respect to a City function or activity or to research and evaluate issues
identified by the Council. As such, Boards and Commissions shall function in an
advisory capacity only.
Subdivision 1. Appointments
The terms of all Board and Commission members shall be fixed and determined at
the time of appointment. The Council shall appoint the members of all Boards and
Commissions and may fill vacancies for unexpired terms. Members of Boards and
Commissions shall serve until their successors are appointed. Appointments shall be
made by the Council at its last meeting in April, effective May 1, except for
appointments to the Absentee Ballot Counting Board, which will be appointed as
needed from the roster of election judges approved by the City Council.
Subdivision 2. Staff Support
The City Manager shall appoint a staff liaison to attend all meetings of Boards and
Commissions and record the meetings.
Source: Ordinance No. 333, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 9-30-05
Subdivision 3. Attendance and Rules
Each Board and Commission shall establish by-laws, which must be reviewed and
approved by the Council every three years. The Council has final authority
regarding all by-laws. Boards and Commissions shall follow Roberts Rules of Order
unless alternative procedures are established in the approved by-laws or in the City
Code. A quorum shall be a simple majority of the voting membership and all
recommendations shall require a quorum. No member shall serve as chair more
than two years in a three-year period, except that service for less than a full year
shall not be applied to this limit. If a member is unable to attend a meeting, that
member should contact the staff liaison, who will inform the chair if a quorum
cannot be attained and the meeting will be cancelled. The Council may establish an
attendance policy for members to remain in good standing.
Source: Ordinance No. 619, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 3-30-17
Subdivision 4. Annual Report
Each Board and Commission shall present a written annual report outlining its
activities over the past year and proposed activities for the upcoming year.
Source: Ordinance No. 333, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 9-30-05