§ 135.20. NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD; ORGANIZATION.

(A)

There is hereby created and established a Nuisance Abatement Board to hear evidence relating to the existence of public nuisances on premises located in the City. The Nuisance Abatement Board shall consist of five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members each appointed by an affirmative vote of at least four (4) members of the City Commission for two-year terms, except as set forth herein at Subsection (B). Members of the Nuisance Abatement Board shall be persons who reside in the City.

(B)

The initial appointments to the Nuisance Abatement Board shall be as follows:

(1)

Three regular members appointed for a term of two (2) years; and

(2)

Two regular members appointed for a term of one year;

(3)

Two alternate members appointed for a term of two (2) years.

Upon expiration of initial terms, subsequent appointments for two-year terms shall be made. Any member who has not completed two (2) full consecutive terms may be reappointed by the City Commission. Appointments to fill a vacancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(C)

Board members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Commission. Any Board member may be removed from his/her position with or without cause upon approval of a motion by the City Commission. Additionally, any member who fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Board shall be considered to have abandoned his/her position and the City Commission shall appoint another individual to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the individual's term.

(D)

The presence of three (3) or more members shall constitute a quorum. Members shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. No. 59-96, passed 1/21/97)