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ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATIONChapters:
3 Compensation and Expenses
4 City Offices – Council Chambers – Meetings
7 Departments, Boards, Commissions
CHAPTER 3
COMPENSATION AND EXPENSESSections:
§ 2301 Councilmanic Salaries. «Unamended section»
§ 2301.1 Mayoral Salary. «Unamended section»
§ 2301 Councilmanic Salaries.
Pursuant to Section 36516 of the Government Code of the State of California, each member of the City Council shall receive as salary the sum of $1,722.38 per month. Such salaries shall be payable at the same time and in the same manner as salaries are paid to other officers and employees of the City. (Ord. 2, § 2300; Ord. 37, § 3; Ord. 73-273, § 1; Ord. 76-363, § 1; Ord. 83-672, § 1; Ord. 85-727, § 1; Ord. 87-820, § 1; Ord. 90-898, § 1; Ord. 91-957, § 1; Ord. 94-1027, § 1; Ord. 96-1100, § 1; Ord. 06-1360, § 1)
§ 2301.1 Mayoral Salary.
The elected Mayor shall serve the Council as its presiding officer and shall be responsible for ensuring all rules and procedures relative to the Council, as described in Chapter 4 of Article II of this Code, are followed and applied in a fair and respectful manner. Pursuant to Section 36516.1 of the Government Code of the State of California, in addition to the salary afforded to Councilmembers as set forth in CMC 2301, the Mayor shall receive an additional salary for the performance of mayoral duties in a sum equal to ten (10) percent. This Section shall only apply to a person elected as Mayor by the voters of Carson and any person serving as acting Mayor or appointed Mayor shall receive the same compensation as Councilmembers. (Ord. 06-1359 § 1)
CHAPTER 4
CITY OFFICES – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – MEETINGSSections:
§ 2403 Council Meetings. «Unamended section»
§ 2404 Presenting Matters to Council – Agendas. «Unamended section»
§ 2405 Order of Business. «Unamended section»
§ 2409 Rules of Debate and Procedure. «Unamended section»
§ 2418 Robert’s Rules of Order. «Unamended section»
§ 2450 Code of Ethics. «Unamended section»
§ 2403 Council Meetings.
A. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the hour of 5:00 p.m. If any such day is on a holiday, then the meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day which is not a holiday. If any such day is a Statewide election day or a regular or special municipal election day, then the meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day or on such other day as determined by the City Council. At the second regular meeting in March of each even-numbered year, the Council shall organize and select a Mayor Pro Tempore. In odd- numbered years, the Council shall organize and select a Mayor Pro Tempore at the meeting at which the declaration of its regular election results is made immediately following the installation of officers in accordance with Government Code Section 36801.
B. Special Meetings. The Council shall hold special meetings when called by order of the Mayor, or in the absence of the Mayor by the Mayor Pro Tempore, or by a majority of the Council. All meetings shall be in the Council Chambers or the adjacent Council Conference Room in the City Hall unless otherwise determined by the Council; any other place of meeting shall be shown in the notice of meeting.
C. Closed Sessions. Closed sessions held pursuant to law shall be subject to the provisions of CMC 2407, 2408, 2409, 2413(A), 2414, and all other applicable provisions of this Chapter. Prior to holding a closed session regarding pending litigation, a statement shall be made as to which subdivision of Government Code Section 54956.9 it is pursuant. Upon the Council’s return to the open meeting following the closed session, the presiding officer or designee shall publicly announce the action taken in the closed session terminating or disposing of the matter acted upon in accordance with the action and direction of the Council, except closed sessions regarding pending litigation after which the City Attorney shall prepare and submit a memorandum pursuant to Government Code 54956.9.
D. Notice of Meeting. Notice of all special meetings shall be given by the City Clerk to all members of the Council, to the City Attorney, to the City Administrator and to representatives of all newspapers and radio stations which have so requested in writing, and a copy thereof shall be posted in one (1) public place designated by the City Council that is freely accessible to members of the public. All such notices shall be given in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time of such meeting and shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted. Any such notice may be waived by a member of the City Council, by filing with the City Clerk a written waiver of notice at or prior to the time of the meeting. Such waiver may be given by telegram. Attendance at the time and place specified shall be deemed a waiver of notice of such meeting. (Ord. 2, § 2403; Ord. 36, § 1; Ord. 69-63, § 2; Ord. 70-131; Ord. 72-236, §§ 1, 2; Ord. 77-400, § 1; Ord. 77-415, § 1; Ord. 79-462, § 1; Ord. 87-818, § 1; Ord. 95-1053, § 1; Ord. 98-1144, § 1; Ord. 01-1226, § 1; Ord. 07-1394, § 4)
§ 2404 Presenting Matters to Council – Agendas.
A. Every Councilmember, elected official, department head, official board, commission or other body connected with the City Government, and every citizen, individual, corporation, committee, or civic group having reports, communications, proclamations, resolutions or any other matter of business to be presented at a Council meeting, shall notify the City Manager of the fact in writing before 12:00 noon on the Wednesday preceding the day of such meeting. The City Manager shall determine which of such items, other than those requested by a Councilmember, are to be placed on the agenda. All items requested to be placed on an agenda by a Councilmember shall appear on the agenda, except that the City Manager shall place no item on the agenda, including those requested by a member of the City Council, without a brief general description of the item for inclusion in the agenda. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a motion to postpone a matter indefinitely is adopted by the Council or if a motion to lay on the table is adopted by the Council and not removed from the table at the same Council meeting at which such motion was adopted, the matter(s) which were the subject of such motions may not be placed on the agenda unless specifically approved by a majority of the Council at a duly noticed public meeting in compliance with all laws.
B. The City Manager shall prepare an agenda including all such matters according to the Order of Business (CMC 2405). In order to provide adequate time for members of the Council to request deletion or addition of agenda items in accordance with subsection (D) of this Section, the City Manager shall distribute a preliminary draft of the agenda to each member of the Council by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the week preceding the Council meeting. Prior to circulation and posting of the final agenda, the City Clerk shall review the agenda for completeness. The City Manager shall deliver to members of the Council a complete copy of such final agenda not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting. The agenda shall contain a brief, general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. The agenda shall specify the time and location of the meeting and a copy thereof shall be posted on a business day at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public and designated by the Council.
C. No matters, other than those on the agenda, shall be acted upon by the Council; provided, however, that the City Council may take action on a matter not appearing on the posted agenda (1) upon a determination by a majority vote that an emergency situation exists, as defined in Government Code Section 54956.5; or (2) upon a determination by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council, or if less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members are present, a unanimous vote of the members present, that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda for the meeting.
D. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the agenda, except an item requested by a Councilmember, by placing written notice in the office of the City Manager and each Councilmember prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting. Any Councilmember may thereafter have the matter included on the agenda by requesting the City Manager in writing prior to 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting to include said item on the agenda. No item may be removed from the agenda after 12:00 noon on the Thursday preceding the meeting except by a vote or consent of the City Council at the meeting for which the agenda was prepared.
E. At a Council meeting, any member of the Council may, at the beginning of the meeting under the agenda item for approval of the agenda or when the agenda item is reached during the meeting, request that such item be continued to the next regular meeting or to an adjourned regular meeting, so as to allow additional evaluation, study and staff discussion. As a matter of courtesy to that Councilmember, the Council has traditionally honored that request. However, a majority of the members of the Council may, when deemed to be in the interest of the majority, act on any item listed on an agenda notwithstanding the request for continuance by an individual Councilmember. (Ord. 2, § 2404; Ord. 72-236, § 2; Ord. 74-286, § 1; Ord. 77-402, § 1, Ord. 81-573, § 1; Ord. 87-818, § 1; Ord. 90-920U, § 1; Ord. 90-920, § 1; Ord. 00-1197, §§ 1, 2; Ord. 07-1394, § 1)
§ 2405 Order of Business.
A. Attendance at Council Meetings and Order of Business. All meetings of the City Council shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law. Promptly at the hour set on the day of each regular or special meeting, the members of the Council, and unless excused by the City Council, the City Manager, the City Clerk, and the City Attorney, shall take their assigned stations in the Council Chambers and on the day of each regular meeting, the business of the Council shall be taken up for consideration and disposition in the order established by resolution of the City Council, unless such order or category is otherwise ordered by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire Council.
B. Meetings to Conclude by 11:00 P.M.
i. All regular or adjourned meetings of the City Council shall conclude not later than 11:00 p.m.
ii. The order of business for the regular or adjourned meetings of the City Council shall be as established by resolution, as discussed in subsection (A) of this Section, except that, during that portion of each City Council meeting that includes an item to approve the agenda, the City Manager shall, at that point in the agenda, orally advise the City Council of any time-sensitive item(s) included on such agenda, and the City Council shall advance any such item(s) deemed to be time-sensitive and requiring a decision that night, to that place on such agenda immediately following the “consent calendar” items on such agenda.
iii. Except by majority vote of the entire City Council, agenda items not concluded before 10:45 p.m. shall be automatically continued to the next regular or adjourned City Council meeting or a special City Council meeting called in accordance with this Code or State law.
iv. Commencing not later than 10:45 p.m. of every regular or adjourned City Council meeting, the City Council shall commence those agenda items calling for oral communications from Councilmembers, City staff, and memorial adjournments, which communications shall conclude not later than 11:00 p.m.
v. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as affecting the right any member of the public may have to speak on an item in accordance with this Code or State law.
C. Oral Communications. The oral communications portion of the agenda is the point in the Council meeting where individuals or groups may make brief comments regarding items that are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Although individual Councilmembers may provide brief responses to the oral communications, the Council may not discuss or take any action on matters raised during oral communications except as provided by State law and CMC 2404(c). (Ord. 72-236, § 2; Ord. 87-818, § 1; Ord. 90-920U, § 2; Ord. 90-920, § 2; Ord. 01-1226, § 2; Ord. 01-1234, § 1; Ord. 07-1390, § 1)
§ 2409 Rules of Debate and Procedure.
A. The Presiding Officer or such other member of the Council as may be presiding may move, second and debate from the chair subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules imposed on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilman by reason of his acting as the Presiding Officer.
B. Getting the Floor. Every member desiring to speak shall address the Presiding Officer, and, upon recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding all personalities and indecorous language. A member may not speak more than once or for more than five (5) minutes during the consideration of any one (1) question during the debate thereon, except for a motion for reconsideration. If a proper motion for reconsideration is before the Council, each member shall be granted an additional five (5) minutes to address the motion for reconsideration and, if approved, the motion is reconsidered. A member may not yield to any other member the time for which he or she is entitled to speak. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a request is made for the maker of a motion to repeat or clarify the motion, the member may speak briefly and only for the purpose of repeating or clarifying the motion.
C. Interruptions. A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking, unless it be to call him to order, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, he shall cease speaking until the question of order be determined, and, if in order, he shall be permitted to proceed.
D. Closing Debate. Debate shall be closed by a motion calling for the “previous question.” When seconded, such motion is undebatable and shall be immediately put to a vote. If the motion fails, debate may be reopened. If the motion is approved by a majority of those present and voting, there shall be no more debate on that subject.
E. Motion. A motion shall have a second before it is properly before the City Council for debate.
F. Motion to Reconsider. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Council may be made on the day the vote to be considered was taken or at the next succeeding meeting or at a recessed or adjourned meeting thereof. Such motion must be made by one (1) of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member; it may be made at any time and have precedence over all other motions; it shall be debatable. After a motion for a reconsideration has once been acted on, no other motion for a reconsideration thereof shall be made without unanimous consent of the Council.
G. Motions to Be Stated by Presiding Officer. When a motion is made, it shall be stated by the Presiding Officer before debate. Any member may demand that it be put in writing.
H. Withdrawal of Motion. A motion may be withdrawn by the mover with the consent of the seconder of the motion.
I. Amendments. It shall be in order to amend a motion at any time that it is properly before the Council but not after a call for the previous question has been moved. A motion to amend an amendment is in order, but one to amend an amendment to an amendment shall not be in order. One (1) amendment modifying the intention of a motion shall be in order, but an amendment on a different matter shall not be in order. One (1) substitute motion on the same subject is acceptable; provided, that a substitute motion which merely states the converse of the main motion shall not be in order. There shall be only one (1) amendment or one (1) substitute motion to a main motion pending at any time. If an amended or substitute motion fails, the main motion shall then be considered by the Council. If the main motion fails, a new main motion may be made to which only one (1) amendment or substitute motion shall be permitted.
J. Motion to Lay on Table. A motion to lay on the table shall preclude all amendments or debate of the subject under consideration. If the motion shall prevail, the consideration of the subject may be resumed during the Council meeting in which the motion was adopted only upon a motion of a member voting with the majority and with the consent of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present. Notwithstanding CMC 2404, if a motion to lay on the table is adopted and a motion to resume is not adopted during the Council meeting in which the motion to lay on the table was adopted, the matter may not be placed on a future agenda unless a member of the Council places an item on an agenda to remove the matter from the table, and a majority of the Council approve placing the matter on the agenda at a duly noticed public meeting in compliance with all laws.
K. Motion to Postpone. A motion to postpone indefinitely is fully debatable and if the same is adopted, the principal question shall be declared lost. Notwithstanding CMC 2404, if a motion to postpone indefinitely is adopted, the matter may not be placed on a future agenda unless a member of the Council places an item on an agenda to take up the matter postponed, and a majority of the Council approve placing the matter on the agenda at a duly noticed public meeting in compliance with all laws. A motion to postpone to a definite time is amendable and debatable as to propriety and time set.
L. Motion to Refer. A motion to refer is not debatable except as to time or place of the referral.
M. Motion to Rescind. A motion to rescind an action if permissible pursuant to law may be made at any time, is debatable, and may be amended. Such motion must be made by one (1) of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member.
N. Motion to Adjourn. A motion to adjourn is not debatable and is in order at any time except as follows:
a. When repeated without intervening business or discussion.
b. When made as an interruption of a member while speaking.
c. When the previous question has been ordered.
d. While a vote is being taken.
A motion to adjourn is debatable only as to the time to which the meeting is to be adjourned.
O. Remarks of Councilmembers. Unless otherwise directed by the Presiding Officer, remarks and/or debate shall not be entered into the minutes. A Councilmember may request the privilege of having an abstract of his or her statement on any subject under consideration by the Council entered into the minutes. If the Council consents thereto by a majority vote, such abstract shall be entered into the minutes.
P. Council Action on Certain Routine, Procedural and Unanimous Consent Matters. When a motion has been duly made and seconded on a matter which is routine or procedural, the Council unanimously concurs therein and a roll call vote is not required by law or this Code nor requested by any member of the Council, the Presiding Officer may state in substance: “There be no objection, it is so ordered.” No objection being stated, the action shall be deemed to have been taken by unanimous voice vote of the Council and the City Clerk shall record such action in the minutes of the meeting.
Q. Brief Explanation. The Presiding Officer may explain the order of business when the motion pending before the Council is not debatable. The explanation may not consume more than two (2) minutes. (Ord. 72-236, § 2; Ord. 07-1394, § 2)
§ 2418 Robert’s Rules of Order.
In all matters and things not otherwise provided for herein, the proceedings of the Council shall be governed by “Robert’s Rules of Order,” 1990 (10th) Edition. However, no ordinance, resolution, proceedings or other action of the City Council shall be invalidated, or the legality thereof otherwise affected, by the failure or omission to observe or follow said Rules. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this Code, any rule of procedure affecting the order of business may be suspended with the approval of a majority of members of the entire City Council. (Ord. 2, § 2405; Ord. 72-236, § 2; Ord. 96-1086, § 2; Ord. 07-1394, § 3)
§ 2450 Code of Ethics.
A. Purpose. The City of Carson hereby adopts this Code of Ethics for members of the City Council and the City’s commissions, boards and committees (collectively “members”) to ensure the citizens of the City receive fair, ethical and accountable government, with adherence to both the spirit and the letter of the law affecting governmental operations. Nothing in the Code of Ethics is intended to limit or otherwise infringe on the First Amendment rights of free speech or association of public officials or members of the public, or to conflict with any Federal, State or local laws.
B. Distribution of Code of Ethics. This Code of Ethics shall be included in the regular orientations for candidates for City Council, application packets to commissions, boards, and committees, and given to newly elected and appointed officials. Members entering office shall sign a statement affirming they read and understood the City of Carson Code of Ethics. In addition, the Code of Ethics shall be periodically reviewed and updated by the City Council upon recommendations from commissions, boards, committees, and the citizens of Carson.
C. Adherence to Principles. All members shall strive to adhere to the principles set forth in the Code of Ethics. If it appears that any member has not or is not adhering to the principles in this Code of Ethics, a hearing may be held by the City Council to discuss whether action should be taken. No hearing may be held, unless: (1) the hearing is requested by two members of the City Council, and (2) the person who is the subject of the hearing is given thirty (30) days’ advance notice of the hearing, which notice shall describe the facts and reason for the hearing. The person who is the subject of the hearing shall be afforded all appropriate due process, including a meaningful opportunity to respond to allegations before any action is taken pursuant to subsection (D) of this Section.
D. Actions Against Members. If, after a hearing described in subsection (C) of this Section, the Council wishes to take action in response to any violation of the Code of Ethics, such action may include a public admonishment, a resolution of censure, removal of the member from the commission, board or committee on which he or she serves (does not apply to members of the Council), or any other action reasonably related to ensuring that member does not engage in future Code of Ethics violations; provided further, that such action is consistent with all Federal, State and local laws. The Council may adopt a policy of progressive remedies starting with warnings and increasing to more serious penalties to deter or prevent future violations.
E. Code of Ethics. The following principles shall constitute the Carson Code of Ethics, applicable to all members of the City Council and the City’s commissions, boards and committees:
1. Act in the Public Interest. Recognizing that stewardship of the public interest must be their primary concern, members will work for the common good of the people of Carson and not for any private or personal interest, and they will assure fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims and transactions coming before the Carson City Council, commissions, boards and committees.
2. Comply with the Law. Members shall comply with the laws of the nation, the State of California and the City of Carson in the performance of their public duties. These laws include, but are not limited to: the United States and California constitutions; the Carson Municipal Code; laws pertaining to conflicts of interest, election campaigns, financial disclosures, employer responsibilities, and open processes of government. Members shall also comply with all applicable City policies and procedures.
3. Conduct of Members. The professional and personal conduct of members must be above reproach and should take steps to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Members shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other members of the Council, commissions, boards and committees, the staff or the public.
4. Respect for Process. Members shall perform their duties in accordance with the processes and rules of order established by the City Council and commissions, boards, and committees governing the deliberation of public policy issues, meaningful involvement of the public, and implementation of policy decisions of the City Council by City staff.
5. Conduct of Public Meetings. Members shall prepare themselves for public issues, listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body, and focus their attentions on the business at hand. They shall refrain from interrupting other speakers, making personal comments not germane to the business of the body, or interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings.
6. Decisions Based on Merit. Members shall base their decisions on the merits and substance of the matter at hand, rather than on unrelated considerations.
7. Communication. Members shall publicly share substantive information that is relevant to a matter under consideration by the Council or commissions, boards, and committees, which they may have received from sources outside of the public decision-making process.
8. Conflict of Interest. In order to assure their independence and impartiality on behalf of the common good, members shall not use their official positions to influence government decisions in which they have a material financial interest, or where they have an organizational responsibility or personal relationship which may give the appearance of a conflict of interest.
In accordance with the law, members who are subject to the City’s Conflict Code shall, in accordance with the Conflict Code, disclose investments, interests in real property, sources of income and gifts; and abstain from participating in deliberations and decision-making where conflicts may exist.
9. Gifts and Favors. Members shall not use their public office to take any special advantage of services or opportunities for personal gain that are not available to the public in general. They shall refrain from accepting any gifts, favors or promises of future benefits which might compromise their independence of judgment or action or give the appearance of being compromised.
10. Confidential Information. Members shall respect the confidentiality of information concerning the property, personnel or affairs of the City. They shall neither disclose confidential information without proper legal authorization, nor use such information to advance their personal, financial or other private interests.
11. Use of Public Resources. Members shall not use public resources not available to the public in general, such as City staff time, equipment, supplies or facilities, for private gain or personal purposes.
12. Representations of Private Interests. In keeping with their role as stewards of the public interest, members of Council shall not appear on behalf of the private interests of third parties before the Council or any commission, board, committee, or proceeding of the City, nor shall members of commissions, boards, and committees appear before their own bodies or before the Council on behalf of the private interests of third parties on matters related to the areas of service of their bodies. This section shall not prevent members of commissions, boards, and committees from attending meetings of the Council or other commissions, boards or committees and advocating their views on matters of public policy, provided they are not doing so as a lobbyist for compensation.
13. Advocacy. Members shall represent the official policies or positions of the City Council, commission, board, or committee to the best of their ability when designated as delegates for this purpose. When presenting their individual opinions and positions, members shall explicitly state that they do not represent their body or the City of Carson, nor shall they allow the inference that they do. When representing the City on Federal, State, or regional bodies, members shall advocate policies which are in the best interest of the City of Carson over their own personal interests.
14. Policy Role of Members. Members shall respect and adhere to the council-manager structure of Carson City government. In this structure, the City Council determines the policies of the City with the advice, information and analysis provided by the public, commissions, boards, committees, and City staff.
Individual members therefore shall not interfere with the administrative functions of the City or the professional duties of City staff; nor shall they impair the ability of staff to implement Council policy decisions.
15. Independence of Commissions, Boards, and Committees. Because of the value of the independent advice of commissions, boards, and committees to the public decision-making process, members of Council shall refrain from using their position to unduly influence the deliberations or outcomes of board and commission proceedings.
16. Positive Workplace Environment. Members shall support the maintenance of a positive and constructive workplace environment for City employees and for citizens and businesses dealing with the City. Members shall recognize their special role in dealings with City employees to in no way create the perception of inappropriate direction to staff.
F. No Effect on Decisions. A violation of this Code of Ethics shall not be a basis for challenging the validity of any Council, commission, board, or committee decision. (Ord. 08-1409, § 1)
CHAPTER 7
DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONSSections:
E. Parks and Recreation Commission
§ 2742 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
F. Environmental Commission
§ 2756 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
G. Human Relations Commission
§ 2762 Members. «Unamended section»
§ 2767 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
J. Fine Arts and Historical Commission
§ 2796.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
L. Public Works Commission
§ 2798.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
M. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
§ 2799.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
N. Youth Commission
§ 27100.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
O. Citywide Advisory Commission
§ 27101.6 Duties and Functions of Commission. «Unamended section»
§ 27101.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
P. Veterans Affairs Commission
§ 27102.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
Q. Public Safety Commission
§ 27103.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
R. Economic Development Commission
§ 27104.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
S. Public Relations Commission
§ 27105.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
T. Women’s Issues Commission
§ 27106.7 Compensation and Expenses. «Unamended section»
E. Parks and Recreation Commission
§ 2742 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first demand register of the month. The Secretary of the Commission shall submit to the Finance Officer at the end of each calendar month a statement showing the number of meetings of the Commission attended by each member during such month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council finds beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interest of the City. Claims for such expenditures shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 69-65, § 1; Ord. 73-268, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 2)
F. Environmental Commission
§ 2756 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Environmental Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Environmental Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 70-128, § 1; Ord. 73-268, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 3)
G. Human Relations Commission
§ 2762 Members.
The Human Relations Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, seven (7) general members and two (2) youth members, each of whom shall be a resident of the City of Carson. The members shall be appointed as follows.
(a) General Members. All general members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor. Subject to the provisions of this Section 2762, the tenure of the first general members appointed after the effective date hereof shall expire April 30, 1994. Thereafter, all general members shall be appointed biennially for two (2) year terms expiring at midnight on April 30th of each regular municipal election year (each even-numbered year).
(b) Youth Members.* The two (2) youth members shall be appointed by the Mayor, based upon the recommendation of the general members, and subject to approval by the entire City Council present, including the Mayor. Each youth member shall serve for a one (1) year term or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. All terms of office shall commence on July 1st of each year and expire on June 30th of the successive year. Thereafter, one (1) or both of the youth commissioners may be appointed for one (1) additional year, for a maximum tenure of two (2) years. The two (2) youth members shall meet all of the following qualifications.
(1) Youth members shall be between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-one (21) and enrolled in school at the time of appointment;
(2) Youth members shall have maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average in the previous school year; and
(3) Youth members shall have an interest in human relations issues and concerns.
(c) Termination, Vacancies, Voting. The tenure of any member of the Commission shall be terminable at any time by removal by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor. Subject to the provisions of this Section, the tenure of Commission members appointed on or after April 1, 1997, shall expire at midnight on the last day of the calendar month in which the next general municipal election after the member’s appointment is held for seats on the Carson City Council. Each Commission member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed by the appointing power and has qualified unless the City Council declares the position to be vacant. Should any vacancy exist on the Commission, an appointment shall be made by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor. All appointments shall be made in an open meeting of the City Council. Action taken by the Commission shall only be valid if a majority of the general members present, and in no event less than three (3) general members, have voted for it. (Ord. 74-294; Ord. 75-330, § 1; Ord. 81-562, § 1; Ord. 81-581, § 1; Ord. 84-694, § 4; Ord. 87-812, § 1; Ord. 89-883, § 1; Ord. 92-983, § 1; Ord. 93-1010, § 3; Ord. 94-1041, § 2; Ord. 97-1113, § 1; Ord. 04-1325, § 5; Ord. 04-1330, § 5; Ord. 07-1384, § 1)
*Editor’s Note: Procedures for the filling of vacancies for youth members may be found in Ordinance No. 93-1010, Section 4, which has not been codified herein.
§ 2767 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Human Relations Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Human Relations Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 74-294; Ord. 87-812, § 1; Ord. 89-883, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 4)
J. Fine Arts and Historical Commission
§ 2796.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Fine Arts and Historical Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. The Secretary of the Commission shall submit to the Finance Officer at the end of each calendar month a statement showing the number of meetings of the Commission attended by each member during such month. No additional compensation shall be paid for the expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council finds beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenditures shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 79-482, § 1; Ord. 80-547, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 5)
L. Public Works Commission
§ 2798.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Public Works Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Public Works Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 99-1181, § 2; Ord. 06-1368, § 6)
M. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
§ 2799.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 97-1119, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 7)
N. Youth Commission
§ 27100.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Youth Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Youth Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 98-1132, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 8)
O. Citywide Advisory Commission
§ 27101.6 Duties and Functions of Commission.
The Carson Citywide Advisory Commission shall have the following authority and duties:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the staff, and City consultants on those matters that deal with evaluation of community-wide issues in relationship to Community Development Block Grant funding, census activities, and special funding requests, as requested by the City Council.
1. Review and comment on community development strategy, as requested by the City Council.
2. Provide a forum for the exchange of information and input with the City Council and local citizens on the Community Development Block Grant program, census activities, and special funding requests, as requested by the City Council.
3. Serve as an alternative public body to fulfill all or a portion of the requirements for citizen participation in Federally funded programs per Title 24 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Section 91.105, at the discretion of the City Council. (Ord. 08-1399 § 1)
§ 27101.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Citywide Advisory Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Citywide Advisory Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 98-1149, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 9)
P. Veterans Affairs Commission
§ 27102.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Veterans Affairs Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Veterans Affairs Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 99-1154, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 10)
Q. Public Safety Commission
§ 27103.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Public Safety Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. The Secretary of the Commission shall submit to the Finance Officer at the end of each calendar month a statement showing the number of meetings of the Commission attended by each member during such month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council finds beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interest of the City. Claims for such expenditures shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 99-1160, § 1; Ord. 01-1239, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 11)
R. Economic Development Commission
§ 27104.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Economic Development Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Economic Development Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 00-1191, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 12)
S. Public Relations Commission*
*Code reviser’s note: Ordinance No. 02-1246 added these provisions as Subchapter R, §§ 27104.1 through 27104.8. They have been renumbered to avoid duplication.
§ 27105.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Public Relations Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. The Secretary of the Commission shall submit to the Finance Officer at the end of each calendar month a statement showing the number of meetings of the Commission attended by each member during such month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council finds beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interest of the City. Claims for such expenditures shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 01-1239, § 2; Ord. 06-1368, § 13)
T. Women’s Issues Commission*
*Code reviser’s note: Ordinance No. 02-1246 added these provisions as Subchapter R, §§ 27104.1 through 27104.8. They have been renumbered to avoid duplication.
§ 27106.7 Compensation and Expenses.
Each member of the Women’s Issues Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. The Secretary of the Commission shall submit to the Finance Officer at the end of each calendar month a statement showing the number of meetings of the Commission attended by each member during such month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council finds beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interest of the City. Claims for such expenditures shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council. (Ord. 02-1246, § 1; Ord. 06-1368, § 14)
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