Appointment and removal of members

A. The Commission shall consist of six members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council and three members appointed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor, each to hold office for the term of three years; provided, however, that the original appointments shall be made for terms of one, two, and three years, respectively, with five members being appointed to each such term so that the overall appointments are thus staggered, for a total of nine members. Appointed members of the Commission may include members of the City Council.
[Amended 8-23-2017 by Ch. No. 3139]
B. The Commission members shall be residents of the City of Pawtucket, as defined by the City Charter.
[Amended 8-23-2017 by Ch. No. 3139]
C. If not appointed to the Commission as a voting member, the Director shall serve as an exofficio nonvoting member.
D. Appointees shall be reasonably expected to serve the full term and shall be expected to attend most meetings of the Commission.
E. Members may be reappointed upon the completion of their terms.
F. A member may be removed for cause, in accordance with the bylaws of the Commission. Cause may include, but is not limited to, missing three or more consecutive meetings without permission from the Chair.
[Amended 8-23-2017 by Ch. No. 3139; 9-26-2024 by Ch. No. 3305]
G. If a vacancy occurs on the Commission, for whatever reason at any time, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the original appointments to fill the unexpired term. Vacancies shall be filled within 90 days.
H. No member may participate in any way whatsoever on any matter for which he or she would have a conflict of interest as defined by Rhode Island law and the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. As soon as any conflict of interest for a member occurs or is revealed, that member shall immediately recuse himself or herself, and shall not sit as an active member, and shall take no part in the conduct of the meeting or hearing on such matter. The member shall notify the Chairperson in writing (or notify the Vice Chairperson if the conflict is for the Chairperson), and the member shall also notify the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, in writing, as required by law.