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LINO LAKES CHARTER COMMISSION BY-LAWS Amended July 8, 2010 ARTICLE I - THE COMMISSION Section 1. Name of Commission. The name of the Commission is the "Lino Lakes Charter Commission". (amended July 8, 2010) Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission is to serve as custodians of the Lino Lakes City Charter in accordance with state laws, these by-laws and rules of the Charter Commission. Section 3. Office of Commission. The offices of the Commission are at the Lino Lakes City Hall for purposes of official commission business. Section 4. Members. The commission is composed of 15 members. Members terms are for four (4) years starting January 1 and members shall serve their terms until their successors are appointed and have qualified, subject to state law. Section 1. Secretary. ARTICLE II - OFFICERS Officers. The officers of the Commission are the Chair, Vice -Chair and Section 2. Chair. The Chair shall call the regular meetings of the Commission, prepare, the agenda, preside at all meetings, oversee the implementation of the decisions of the Commission and act as the primary liaison with City staff. The Chair retains all the rights and responsibilities held as a member of the Commission including the right to vote. Each year on or before the April meeting, the Chair shall submit to the Commission for its approval, an annual report summarizing the activities and accomplishments of the Commission for the preceding calendar year. The annual report to the Commission may contain the Chair's recommendation for Commission activities for the ensuing year. (amended 4/12/2007) Section 3. Vice -Chair. The Vice -Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair during the Chair's temporary absence, and shall perform such duties during the vacancy of that office until the Commission elects a new Chair. Section 4. Secretary. The Secretary shall maintain the records, record the minutes and votes at each meeting, and submit approved minutes and relevant materials to the City Clerk for the purpose of maintaining a permanent record for public review. On or before December 31st of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Chief Judge of the District Court, the City Clerk and the Commission members, the Chair's approved annual report. The Commission may designate by majority voice vote an Assistant Secretary from the Charter Commission membership whose duties shall be to assist the Secretary, and to perform the duties of Secretary PAGE 1