Chapter 3.14
SKAGWAY VISITOR ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
3.14.045 Election of officers.
3.14.010 Establishment.
A. There is established the Skagway visitor advisory board, a governing board of the Skagway visitor department which shall serve in an advisory role to the borough assembly. The board shall consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternate board members.
B. Function of the Board.
1. The board shall develop and recommend to the borough assembly policies governing the planning and execution of programs dealing with all phases of convention, visitor, or tourism promotion and service to visitors. All such policies and plans are advisory until approved by the borough assembly for implementation. Implementation shall be the responsibility of the borough manager, with assistance of the tourism director. The board shall submit reports to the borough assembly at least annually, and such other reports as the borough assembly may require or as may be requested by the borough manager.
(Ord. 23-21, Amended, 09/07/2023; Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 90-11, Amended, 05/17/1990; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.020 Appointment.
Members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the borough assembly. The mayor shall consider, but is not limited to, candidates on a list of prospective members submitted to him by the board. A borough assembly member shall serve as the ex officio member of the board, may attend all meetings and have the privilege of the floor, but shall have no vote.
(Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 90-11, Amended, 05/17/1990; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.030 Alternate members.
An alternate member shall abstain from voting unless replacing an absent board member. The chair shall determine such absence and alternate replacement when establishing a quorum.
(Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 90-11, Amended, 05/17/1990; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.040 Term of office.
A. Members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years; however, a board member serves until a successor takes office. The term of office begins in October.
B. The terms shall be staggered so that members shall be appointed each year. Terms shall be first established by drawing, two (2) for one (1) year terms, two (2) for two (2) year terms and three (3) for (3) year terms.
C. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term only.
(Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 90-11, Amended, 05/17/1990; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.045 Election of officers.
A. The board shall elect annually a chair, vice-chair, and secretary at its first meeting following the mayor’s appointment and the assembly’s confirmation of board members.
B. The term of office for the chair, vice-chair, and secretary shall be one (1) year; however, officers may serve more than one term.
C. The chair shall preside over the board and shall have the right to vote.
D. The vice-chair shall perform the duties of the chair in the absence or disability of the chair.
E. The secretary shall record the minutes of board meetings and shall keep attendance records and notify the mayor when vacancies occur.
(Ord. 23-11, Amended, 07/20/2023; Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.050 Vacancies.
A. A vacancy shall be declared and filled as provided above when the board member or alternate:
1. Submits his resignation and the resignation is accepted by the mayor;
2. Does not attend board meetings for a period of more than three (3) consecutive meetings unless excused by the board;
3. Is convicted of a felony; or
4. Any board member may be removed with written notice by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the borough assembly or by a majority vote of the assembly, at any time regardless of whether that person’s term on the board has expired.
B. The board shall keep attendance records and the board chair shall notify the mayor when vacancies occur.
(Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 90-11, Amended, 05/17/1990; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.060 Quorum.
Three (3) members constitute a quorum. Actions of the board are adopted by three (3) affirmative votes. The final vote on each action must be by a recorded roll call vote. Each member present shall vote on every question, unless required by law to abstain from voting on a question.
(Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.070 Meetings.
There shall be one (1) annual meeting on a date and at a location determined by the board. The board chair may call additional meetings.
(Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.080 Record of meetings.
Meetings shall be public and minutes shall be kept. Minutes and records shall be filed with the borough clerk and retained as public records.
(Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)
3.14.090 Staff support.
The tourism director shall serve as staff support to the board.
(Ord. 21-01, Amended, 01/21/2021; Ord. 11-05, Amended, 06/23/2011; Ord. 92-11, Repealed & Replaced, 04/16/1992; Ord. 84-14, Repealed & Replaced, 09/20/1984)