CORRESPONDENCE - #2 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

2. For vacancies occurring for reasons other than the expiration of a regular member's term, the Board shall select one of the Alternate Board Members to replace the regular member for that regular member's remaining term of office. If the Alternate Member chosen to replace the regular member was appointed by the Selection Panel, the Selection Panel shall appoint another Alternate Member. 3. If a Board member has a personal relationship or association, business relationship or association, or any other relationship or association with a party to or a witness in a case before a panel to which such Board member has been assigned, the member shall disclose this situation to the Board Chair and recuse themself from deliberations. The Alternate shall take that member's position for the duration of that case. Section X.2.5 [Stipend for Board Members] 1. To ensure that residents can serve on the Board irrespective of their economic means, Board members are eligible to receive a stipend of$50.00 for each regular and special Board meeting attended, three (3) meetings maximum per month, plus fifty dollars ($50.00) per month automobile allowance. Members are not obligated to accept a stipend and may voluntarily waive their eligibility, a decision that can be changed if their economic circumstances change. Section X.2.6 [Removal Process] 1. The Board shall give written notice to the City Council and the Board member of their intent to remove the Board member and the reason for the proposed removal. a. Within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice, the Board member may file with the City Council a request for hearing on the cause for removal. b. If no such request is made within ten (10) days, the Board member shall be deemed to have resigned their office as of the tenth (10) day after receipt of the notice of intended removal. c. If such a request is made, the City Council shall convene a hearing on the cause for removal of the Board member, at which the Board member may appear, be represented by counsel, and be heard. d. The hearing shall be convened within thirty (30) days after receipt of the request for the hearing and conclude within sixty (60) days thereafter. The Mayor's notice of intended removal shall constitute the charge against the Board member. e. Removal of the Board member for cause after the hearing shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council. 2. Members of the Board may only be removed from office for Cause. a. Cause for purposes of this section shall be defined as violation of a lawful city policy or a state or federal law, or an inability to perform the functions required under this chapter. 7