§ 8-33. Rules of procedure.

The marine advisory board shall be governed by the following rules of procedure:

(1)

The board shall select its own chairman and secretary, unless the chairman is designated by the city commission.

(2)

It is suggested that the board meet not less than once each month, and more frequently if the press of business requires. Notice to the members shall be given by the chairman or his representative.

(3)

Absence by any board member from four (4) consecutive meetings shall constitute an automatic resignation of such member unless his absence is excused for good cause by majority vote of other members of the board present and voting.

(4)

A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the board, but no action shall be binding when taken by the board except at a meeting as provided in this section and duly recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

(5)

A record of the proceedings of the board shall be made and kept in the offices of the board's secretary and shall be open to inspection at all times.

(6)

All meetings shall be open to the press and general public and all persons desiring to appear before the board shall be given reasonable time to present their views on any matters being considered by the board.

(7)

The chairman shall act as presiding officer at all meetings of the board but may designate another member to preside as chairman pro tem during the chairman's absence.

(8)

A written report shall be submitted to the city commission not less than once each three-months' period setting forth the matters considered by the board along with the board's recommendations to the city commission. A copy of the minutes of each meeting shall be submitted to the city manager.

(Code 1953, § 2-109; Ord. No. C-2074, § 4, 12-8-64)