Chapter One –General Information (Cont.)
1.9 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Election Generally, each commission and committee select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson annually, according to the respective bylaws. 1.10 Attendance For advisory bodies to function effectively and accomplish their goals, all members must be active participants and are encouraged to attend all meetings. Any member who is absent more than the number of excused or unexcused absences allowed by the applicable bylaws shall forfeit commission or committee membership. Municipal Code Section 1-4-208(b) states: It shall be the duty of each commissioner to take an active part in the commission's deliberation and to act in whatever capacity the commissioner may be called. Absence from three consecutive meetings without the formal consent of the commission shall be deemed to constitute the retirement of the commissioner, and the position shall automatically become vacant. 1.11 Compensation and Expenses: Members of long-standing City Commissions are entitled to a monthly stipend that is authorized by City Council resolution. Members of short-term committees and task forces formed to address a particular project or specific area of concern do not receive a stipend. Planning Commission:
$300 per calendar month (paid quarterly) and may be allowed reasonable travel and/or other expenses actually incurred while traveling or engaged in business by the Commission (Resolution No. 23-83). $225 per calendar month (paid quarterly) and may be allowed reasonable travel and/or other expenses actually incurred while traveling or engaged in business by the Commission (Resolution No. 23-83).
Community & Library Services Commission
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