§ 52.106. Membership; terms; removal; vacancy; etc.

(1)

Authority membership. The Authority shall consist of seven members, four of whom shall be members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council, and three of whom shall be appointed and confirmed by Council. All seven members shall represent one of the following organizations: labor, finance or commerce. A certificate of the appointment or reappointment of any member of the Authority shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County, and the certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of the member. The members shall be Duval County residents.

(2)

Term of office and appointment. Each member shall serve a term of four years. Members shall serve for the term of their respective offices until their qualified successors have been appointed and confirmed. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms. All terms shall begin on July 1.

(3)

Removal. An Authority member may be removed without cause by a three-fifths vote of the Council, or for neglect of duty or misconduct in office by a majority vote of the Council, and in accordance with the removal procedures under the Act.

(4)

Vacancy. An Authority member's term shall automatically expire and his or her office shall be deemed vacant for purposes of appointment of a new member if, while in office, he or she shall cease to be qualified for membership under the provisions herein, or any other laws or regulations. All appointments of the Authority shall be confirmed by the Council. Each vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(5)

Office-holding. The Authority membership shall be considered an office and limited by the office holding provisions as provided for under the Florida Constitution. No Authority member shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Authority while holding other office or being an employee of the City. All Authority members shall be required to take an oath of office required by the City and found in Chapter 2 (Oaths), Section 2.101 (Oaths of public officials), Ordinance Code.

(6)

Organization and proceedings.

(a)

Rules of procedure. The Mayor shall appoint the Chairman of the Authority, for a term of two years, and the Authority members shall elect the remaining officers. The Authority shall establish rules of procedure necessary to its governing and the conduct of its affairs. Unless otherwise provided herein, the Authority's rules and procedures shall be consistent with applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code.

(b)

Meetings. All meetings of the Authority shall be open to the public and compliant with the Sunshine Law under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time.

(7)

(a)

Quorum. Four members physically present shall constitute a quorum.

(b)

Voting. All decisions and recommendations of the Authority shall require a concurring vote of a majority of the members voting.

(8)

Notice. Reasonable notice of the Authority's meetings shall be given to the public in compliance with the Sunshine Law under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time.

(9)

Compensation. Authority members shall serve without compensation, pension or retirement benefits; however, they may be reimbursed for travel and other expenses .

(Ord. 2014-185-E, § 2)