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knowledge, skills, and abilities important to accomplishing its assigned duties and responsibilities. In addition,the City Council will strive to make appointments that reflect the diversity of the community. (Ord.No. 610, 12-13-94; Code of 2001) (4) Formal interviews are not required but may be used by the City Council when appointing individuals to a particular commission. (5) When conducting recruitments for the City's various commissions,members of the City Council will place an emphasis on variety of individual skills,aptitudes, and geographic location throughout the City when evaluating the individual applications. (6)Unless otherwise specifically provided, each member of any Commission shall be a resident of the City during their term of service. (7) The City Council will evaluate the application materials submitted by each candidate. There is no implied guarantee of appointment or reappointment to any City Commission or task force. The sole responsibility for appointment resides with the City Council as the confirming authority. (Ord 781, 7- 14-2009) Sec.2-65. Council Representation. The City Council shall appoint one of its members as an ex officio member of the commission for a term of one year. This member shall have full rights of discussion but will not be a voting member of the commission. At its discretion,the Council also may appoint other ex officio members. (Ord.No. 610, 12-13-94; Code of 2001) Sec. 2-66. Reports. The chairperson of each commission shall make a report to the City Council once a year. The report will be made at a regular Council meeting and will include a summary of issues and accomplishments of the commission during the past year. Also,the report shall preview future issues and projects. (Ord. 811, 03-27-2012) Sec.2-67.Rules and Procedures. (1)Each commission shall follow and adhere to the commission code of conduct. (2)The rules,directives or codes of conduct may be amended from time to time by the City Council. (3)All meetings shall comply with-Minnesota's open meeting laws. Sec.2-68. Absence of Members. Attendance at meetings is of the utmost importance in carrying out the work of a commission. If a member misses four of the scheduled meetings during the commission calendar year(April through March),the member's seat may become vacated and the City Council can begin the process of filling the vacated seat. The City Manager shall be responsible for notifying the member of the intended and resulting action. (Ord 781, 7-14-2009, Ord. 797, 03-22-2011, Ord. 811, 03-27-2012)) 2-10