Appointment of members.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 3-12-2
in effectSec. 3-12-2. - Appointment of members.
The mayor shall appoint members to the commission, with the approval of a majority of the council, for the following terms: two members for a term of one year, two members for a term of two years, and three members for a term of three years. One of such commissioners shall be designated by the mayor to serve as chairperson of the commission. In the event that the chairperson is unable to attend a commission hearing, the mayor shall have the power to designate someone from the commission membership to serve as substitute chairperson. Subsequent to the initial terms of the commissioners, as provided for in this section, each commissioner appointed thereafter shall serve for a term of three years. If during any term a vacancy shall occur, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, with the concurrence of a majority of the council, to fill the unexpired term.
(Code 1985, § 9-22)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT3PE_CH3-12CISECO_S3-12-2APMEFetched: 10/28/2026
