§ 2-207. Presiding officers.  


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  • Unless otherwise provided by state law, city's Home Rule Charter, ordinance, bylaws, or certificate of formation, each board shall elect annually from its members a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. Each board may elect annually from its members a secretary. Elections shall occur at the first meeting of each board following the start of new terms.

    Chairperson. The chairperson shall preside over meetings. Motions may not be made by the chairperson. The chairperson shall be entitled to vote upon each motion.

    Vice-chairperson. The vice-chairperson shall assist the chairperson in directing the affairs of the board. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice-chairperson shall assume all duties of the chairperson.

    Secretary. The secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings and in the secretary's absence the chairperson shall designate another member to act as secretary. The secretary shall provide a copy of chapter 2, article II, entitled "Boards and Commissions", and other orientation materials to newly appointed board members. The secretary may accept the assistance of city personnel in taking and transcribing minutes when available.

(Ord. No. 2011-1879, § 2, 1-4-2011; Ord. No. 2012-1988, § 2, 12-4-2012; Ord. No. 2013-1997, § 4, 3-5-2013)