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Section 7. Terms of Office: The members of the Commission shall be appointed for terms of three years. The Commission shall have seven members, four (4) of whose terms shall expire on the first day of the next even numbered year after their appointment and three (3) members whose terms shall expire on the first day of the next odd numbered year after their appointment, with each person to serve until replaced by another appointment. Section 8. Vacancies: Vacancies occurring on the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term by an appointment by a majority of the Council. Section 9. Removal of Members: The Council, by a unanimous vote of all its members shall have the authority to remove any member of the Commission from office whenever, in its discretion, the best interests of the City shall be served thereby. Section 10. Officers: The officers of the Commission may include a Chairman, Vice Chairman and such other officers as the Commission may deem necessary. An election of officers by the mem- bers of the Commission from their membership shall be held at the first meeting after establishment of the Commission and thereafter at the first meeting of each year thereafter. Section 11. Duties of Officers: A. Chairman. It shall be the duty of the Chairman to preside over all meetings of the Commission. In his absence, the Vice Chairman may preside or a chairman pro tempore may be selected to preside. Section 12. Rules and Procedures: The Commission shall adopt a set of rules to govern its own meetings and proceedings. The rules may be amended from time to time, but only upon notice to all members that the said proposed amendment shall be acted upon at a specified meeting. A majority vote of the Commission shall be required for the approval of the proposed amendment. Section 13. Meetings: A. Regular Meetings. The Commission shall meet in regular session at least once a month at the City Hall and at a time selected by a majority of its members. B. Special Meetings. The Chairman or any three members of the Commission shall have the authority to call special meetings of the Commission. Written notice of a special meeting shall be given to all members at least 24 hours prior to the time of the meeting, unless the time and place of the special meeting is set at a regular or regular adjourned meeting.