§ 2-1499 — Administration

Sec. 2-1499. - Administration.

(a) Quorum. Five voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. (b) Officers. The Commission shall elect from among voting members a Chair and Vice-Chair by vote of a majority of the entire Commission. The term of each officer shall expire at the Commission's first meeting of the calendar year that follows the calendar year such officer was elected. An officer shall be eligible for reelection each year until their term on the Commission expires. (c) Meetings. The Commission shall meet on a regular basis, with additional meetings as needed. (d) Reporting. Within 15 days prior to the final day of each calendar year, the Commission shall provide the Director of Planning and Development Review with a report on the Commission's activities and accomplishments for that year. (e) Freedom of information. The Commission shall keep minutes of its meetings in accordance with the requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia, § 2.2-3700 et seq.). (f) Procedures. The Commission may adopt rules of procedure or bylaws, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney and not inconsistent with this division or other applicable law, to govern the conduct of its meetings and affairs. (g) Staff and resources. The Director of Planning and Development Review shall assign one or more employees of the Department of Planning and Development Review to provide the necessary support for the Commission subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds therefor.

(Code 2020, § 2-1202.14; Ord. No. 2024-212, § 1, 9-23-2024)