33 - AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STANDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP 1. Except for the Paris Economic Development Corporation, Civil Service Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment, each committee shall be composed of seven members appointed to serve "at- will" by the City Council. 2. As provided for in Te xas Revised ivil Statutes AAiele 590.6, SeG60H 4A(e) the Chapter 504 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) shall be limited to five members have a minimum of five directors. In addition, PEDC shall have two ex- officio members appointed by the Council. 3. As provided for in Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, the Civil Service Commission shall be limited to three members. 4. As provided for in Section 16 -100 of the City Zoning Ordinance, the Board of Adjustment shall consist of five members, each to be appointed by Resolution of the City Council for a term of two years. The City Council may appoint two alternate members, who shall serve in the absence of one or more of the regular members when requested by the mayor or city manager or their designee. 5. Committees shall include one Council Member liaison appointed as ex- officio members by a majority vote of the City Council except for the Paris Housing Authority (Reference: Texas Attorney General Opinion KP -006). 6. Committees shall include one or more City staff liaisons appointed as ex- officio members by the City Manager. 7. The Mayor and City Manager shall serve as ex- officio members to each committee with the exception of the Paris Housing Authority. 8. Ex- officio liaison members may participate in discussions of the board, commission, or committee, but shall not participate in voting. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Qualifications for appointment and serving on a City committee shall include: a. No delinquent indebtedness to the City. b. No family relationship within the second degree by affinity (marriage) or within the third degree by consanguinity (blood) to any member of the city council or to the City Manager. c. No conflict between the appointee's private interests and duties and their interests and duties as a committee member. d. Attendance at a minimum of 75 percent of all regular meetings. 2. Appointees shall take an oath of office prescribed by the City Council prior to taking office. 3. Any qualifications mandated by State law shall also apply. APPOINTMENT & TERMS 1. Appointments shall be made at the second regular City Council meeting in June, unless necessary to fill a vacancy. City of Paris Board, Commission, and Committee Policies Revised 06/28/10