§ 8.01. Boards & Commissions - General

In addition to the boards and commissions established by this Charter, the city council shall be empowered to create additional boards and commissions. Each appointed member of the Boards and Commissions of the City shall meet the following qualifications: (1) Be a registered voter of the City; (2) Shall have resided in the city for one year; (3) Continue their residency in the City during the term of office; (4) Not hold a public elective office within the State; (5) shall serve without compensation.

The city secretary shall provide application forms to all qualified citizens who express interest in serving on the boards and commissions, and shall publish notices of this procedure and of impending vacancies. All such applicants shall receive due consideration by the city council; however, the city council may select and appoint any qualified person.

The city council shall have the authority to remove, after a hearing, any appointee from any board or commission for disinterest, incompetency, malfeasance, or good cause, as determined by the council.