Legal Documents of Sweetwater

The board shall promptly after its selection nominate and elect a chairman who shall preside over its meetings and a vice-chairman who shall preside in the absence or disability of the chairman. The board shall also select a secretary and treasurer or it may select one person to hold both offices who shall be designated as secretary-treasurer.

A new election of officers of the board shall be held at the first regular meeting of the board held following the appointment of a new member for a full term. However, officers once elected shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified or until they cease to be members.

The board shall have the right to adopt by-laws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent herewith and not inconsistent with the laws of the land, the charter and ordinances of the City of Sweetwater, or the duly authorized and executed contracts of the City of Sweetwater or the board. The board may provide for the time, place, and manner of holding its regular and special meetings, and all such meetings shall be public and no action shall be taken except by a majority of the board. Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day. The general manager herein provided for shall attend all meetings of the board and shall have a seat and voice but no vote in such meetings. Actions of the board may be made by motion or resolution on single readings effective immediately. (1982 Code, § 13-103)