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residing in each ward and school district of the city appointed to the commission, though representation from each such section of the city is not required. (b) Terms of service. All members appointed by the mayor with council approval shall be appointed for staggered three-year terms. (c) One alternate member shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved the City Council. In the event of an absence of a regular commission member, the alternate member shall temporarily fill the seat of the absent member and exercise all powers of the regular member. An alternate member shall be appointed to a three-year term and is subject to the same membership requirements as a regular member. An alternate member is expected to attend all meetings and be prepared to participate and vote when necessary. (d) Removal from office. Commission members may be removed from office by the city council for: (1) Changing their place of residence to a location outside the corporate boundaries of the city, or otherwise not meeting the requirements for office; (2) Failure to perform their official duties, including not attending called and noticed meetings; (3) Behavior disruptive to the good order and efficiency of the commission; (4) Committing an act of moral turpitude. (e) Vacancies. Appointments made to fill a vacancy on the commission that occurs during a normal term of office shall be made for the balance of the term remaining. (f) Officers. A chairperson and vice -chairperson shall be appointed annually from the membership of the commission by the mayor, with approval of the city council. The commission may appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the commission. The chairperson, or vice -chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, shall: (1) Preside over meetings of the commission. (2) Represent the commission, or appoint a person to represent the commission before the city council on matters pertaining to the commission. (3) Certify official written documents of the commission. (g) Individual commissioners as petitioners. No commissioner shall take part in the consideration of any matter in which he or she is the applicant, petitioner, or appellant, nor in the consideration of any action in which he or she has a direct financial interest. (h) Compensation. Commissioners shall serve without compensation. (Prior Code, § 185-050; Ord. No. 2007-411, § 1, 9-4-2007; Ord. No. 2013-467, 12-2-2013) Sec. 2-198. - Rules and procedures. (a) The commission shall adopt such rules and procedures as are consistent with this division and as may be necessary for the proper execution and conduct of their duties and responsibilities. (b) Regular meetings of the commission shall be held monthly, or more often as required. The time and place of all regular meetings shall be posted in the city hall. The chairperson may call special meetings following three days' posted notice at the city hall. (Prior Code, § 185-060; Ord. No. 2013-467, 12-2-2013) Sec. 2-199. - Staffing.