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405.02: MEMBERSHIP; OATH; COMPENSATION: C~ Subd. 1. Appointment of Members: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the Council. Residents of Mounds View interested in servin on the Commission shall fill out an application. The Mayor, with approval of the City Council, shall appoint a chairperson at the first regular meeting of the Council in January. (1988 Code §34.02; Ord. 627, 2-8-99; Ord. 707, 1-25- 03) Subd. 2. Oath of Office: Every appointed member shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, take an oath that they will faithfully discharge the duties of their office. (1988 Code §34.03) Subd. 3. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. (1988 Code §34.04) 405.03: TERMS AND VACANCIES: Subd. 1. Terms: Members of the Commission shall serve three (3) year staggered terms, with terms expiring December 31 of each year. In order to establish appropriate staggering of terms for the commission members, appointments to a term of less than three (3) years are permissible. Both original and successive appointees shall hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified. (Ord. 456, 2-27-89; Ord. 646, 1-10-00) Subd. 2. Vacancies: Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the Council for the unexpired portion of the term. (1988 Code §34.03) 405.04: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: No member shall be personally interested in any contracts in which the Commission may enter. (1988 Code §34.03) 405.05: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE: Subd. 1. Removal for Just Cause: An appointed member of the Commission may be removed from office for just cause and on written charges by at least four-fifths (4/5) of the entire City Council. Such member may be entitled to a public hearing before such vote is taken.