A. The commission shall organize by electing from its members one president, one vice-president and such other officers as may be necessary, who shall hold office for one year and until their successors are elected unless their terms as members of the commission sooner expire. An officer or employee of the City designated by the City Manager shall serve as secretary of the commission.

B. The commission shall establish a regular place and time for meeting. All meetings shall be noticed as required by law and shall be scheduled in a way to allow for maximum input from the public. The frequency of meetings shall be as determined by City Council resolution. The scheduling of special meetings in addition to those established by City Council resolution, except special meetings that take the place of cancelled regular meetings, shall be subject to approval by the City Council. A request for a special meeting shall include the reason for the proposed meeting and should be expedited on the City Council’s agenda, or in the alternative, placed before the Agenda Committee for approval.

C. The commission may make and alter rules governing its organization and procedures which are not inconsistent with this chapter or any other applicable ordinance of the City.

D. A majority of the members appointed to the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the affirmative vote of a majority of the members is required to take any action. The City Manager shall appoint a staff liaison to the commission.

E. The commission shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and transactions and shall submit an annual report to the City Council with a copy to the City Manager. (Ord. 6890-NS § 2, 2006: Ord. 5880-NS § 1, 1988: Ord. 5366-NS § 1, 1981: Ord. 5253-NS § 1 (part), 1980)