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(1) The City Council shall annually appoint a chairperson to represent each commission or committee. The chairperson will be expected to provide leadership for the commission and to facilitate the conduct of regular meetings. (2) The following criteria shall be used when selecting the chairperson. A. The member has a served a minimum of one year on the commission. B. The member has a good attendance record and expects to be able to make all meetings while serving as chairperson. C. The member has demonstrated leadership and involvement in past activities of the commission. D. The member has demonstrated the ability to understand and further the City's overall mission, specifically relating to the commission's responsibilities. (3) A commission or committee chair that is appointed by the City Council shall serve one term (three years) in this capacity. (4) The City Council may remove a chairperson if it determines the member has misused his or her position to the detriment of the commission's effectiveness or has caused unnecessary legal or financial liability for the City. (Ord. No. 610, 12-13-94; Code of 2001) General Conditions -Division 1: Section 2-69 Absence of Members; Current Language Section 2-68. Absence of Members. Attendance at meetings is of utmost importance in carrying out the work of a commission. If a member misses two consecutive meetings, the staff liaison will contact the member to determine their interest in continuing to serve on the commission and remind them of the attendance policy. If a member misses three consecutive regular meetings or four regular meetings in a calendar year, the City Manager may recommend removal of the member to the City Council after consulting with the chairperson. The City Manager shall be responsible for notifying the member of the intended and resulting action. (Ord. No. 610, 12-13-94; Code of 2001) Proposed Language Section 2-69. Absence of Members. Attendance at meetings is of the utmost importance in carrying out the work of a commission. If a member misses two consecutive meetings, the City Manager will send a letter to the member notifying him/her that they may be removed from the commission or committee due to their absences. If a member misses three consecutive regular meetings or four regular meetings in a calendar year, the City Manager will recommend removal of the member to the City Council after consulting with the chairperson. The City Manager shall be responsible for notifying the member of the intended and resulting action. General Conditions -Division 1: Section 2-70 Leave of Absence. New Language Section 2-70. Leaves of Absence. For a variety of reasons, commission or committee members tnay need to take a leave of absence for period of time. Members of any commission or committee may request in writing to the City Council a leave of absence not to exceed four months from their appointed position. Leaves of Ci,Documents and SettingsAbruno\Local Sellings,Tcmporary Internet Files\OLK5813uly 7 2009 Work Session Report to City Council (2).doc