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(a) Membership Generally. The Topeka Human Relations Commission shall consist of nine members to be drawn from individuals representing protected classes as described in TMC 9.20.020 who are also of diverse industrial and commercial backgrounds. The Commissioners shall reside within the corporate limits of the City. The Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor from City Council nominations, and such appointments shall be confirmed by the City Council.

(b) Terms. The term of office of each member of the Commission shall be for two years. Members shall not serve beyond the end of their appointed terms. Upon expiration of a term the position shall remain vacant until a successor is appointed.

(c) Qualifications of Members. No full- or part-time benefit-eligible employee or elected official of the City may be appointed to the Commission. No immediate family member of a Governing Body member or any department director may be appointed to the Commission.

(d) Compensation and Removal. Members shall serve without compensation. Members may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the City Council. Removal for cause shall include but not be limited to the following reasons: failure to attend four Commission meetings in one calendar year or failure to attend three consecutive Commission meetings in one calendar year. In the case of death, incapacity, resignation or disqualification of any member of the Commission, vacancies shall be filled in accordance with TMC 2.205.010.

(e) Commission Organization. The Commission shall select by majority vote one of the appointees as the chairperson of the Commission and one of the appointees as the vice-chairperson of the Commission. The Commission shall meet at such times and such places as it may agree upon. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by a majority of the Commission. (Ord. 20285 § 1, 3-9-21. Formerly 2.55.030.)

Cross References:City Council – Mayor, Chapter 2.15 TMC.