Commission member terms, vacancies, powers, and rules

A. Commission members will serve for staggered terms of three years beginning on April 1 and ending on March 31, three years thereafter. Of the eleven members initially appointed, the two members appointed by the mayor will serve a term of one year; two members appointed by the council will serve a term of one year; three members appointed by the council will serve a term of two years; and four members appointed by the council will serve a term of three years. B. Any vacancy will be filled for the unexpired term by the mayor or by the council, as the position was initially filled. C. The members appointed by the mayor may be removed for cause by the mayor. The members appointed by the council may be removed for cause by the council by resolution. D. Employees and officers of the state or County are eligible to be commission members, if the membership does not cause a conflict of interest under the code of ethics. E. A majority of the entire membership of the commission constitutes a quorum to do business, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership of the commission is necessary to take any action. F. The commission must select a chair from its membership annually. G. The commission has the power to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths to witnesses as to all matters within the authority of the commission. H. The members will receive no compensation but will be entitled to be paid for necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties. Necessary expenses may be paid in advance as per diem allowances established by ordinance. I. Except for purposes of inquiry and as otherwise provided by law, the commission and its members must not interfere in any way with the administrative affairs of any department or agency. J. The department of human concerns will provide staffing, technical, and clerical services required by the commission. ( Ord. No. 5676 , § 4, 2024; Ord. No. 5117 , § 1, 2020)