§ 11.901. Created; qualifications, term and selection of members.  


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  • There shall be a metropolitan traffic and parking commission, sometimes in this chapter called "the commission." The commission shall consist of nine (9) members, who shall serve as such without compensation. One (1) member of the commission shall be the chief of police. One (1) member shall be a member of the council selected by the council for a term of two (2) years.* The remaining seven (7) members of the commission shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a majority of the whole membership of the council. Said seven (7) members shall serve terms of five (5) years each, provided that the first members appointed shall serve terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) and five (5) years respectively. Any vacancy due to any cause shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

    * Editor's note— Effective November 8, 1994, this sentence will read "One (1) member shall be a member of the council selected by the council for a term of two (2) years." This change was approved by referendum election held November 8, 1994.