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405.03 405.06 (Rev. 1/00) 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. Subd. 2. Removal for Nonattendance: In addition, an appointed member may be removed by the City Council for nonattendance at Parks and Recreation Commission meetings if a Commission member does not attend (9) nine regularly scheduled meetings per year. Subd. 3. Vacancies Filled: It shall be the duty of the Chairman of the Commission to notify the City Council promptly of any vacancies occurring in membership. The Mayor, with approval of the City Council, shall fill such vacancies, for the unexpired term of the original appointment. (1988 Code §34.05) 405.06: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: Subd. 1. Officers: The Commission shall select a Vice Chairman and Secretary from its membership who shall serve for terms of one (1) year. Subd. 2. Attorney and Engineer: The Municipal Attorney shall act as attorney for the Commission and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer shall act as its engineer.