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Ramsey, MN Code of Ordinances Page 1 of 2 <br />Sec. 2-156. - Appointment of members, terms of office and removal. <br />(a) Voting members and residence requirement. At least two-thirds of the members of <br />each board or commission shall be residents of the city. Members shall represent a <br />broad range of interest in functions of the city. <br />(b) Ex officio members. The city council may appoint, by majority vote, a <br />councilmembers or city staff persons as ex officio members of any board or <br />commission privileged to speak on any matter without a vote, and the ex officio <br />members shall provide a liaison between the board or commission and city <br />council. <br />(c) Appointment and oath. Members of a board or commission shall be appointed by <br />a majority vote of the city council for staggered four-year terms, in addition to any <br />partial term a person may be appointed to complete on behalf of a predecessor <br />who is unable to complete said term. Each appointed member shall, before <br />entering upon the discharge of duties, take an oath agreeing to faithfully discharge <br />the duties of office. <br />(d) Serve without compensation. All members of a board or commission shall serve <br />without compensation. Board or commission members may receive a stipend for <br />expenses as established by resolution of the city council. <br />(e) Attendance policy. The absence of a board of commission member from three or <br />more regularly scheduled meetings of his board or commission within any six- <br />month period shall be cause for removal of that member from his seat on the <br />board or commission. The city council shall have the authority to remove board or <br />commission members for violation of this policy. <br />(f) Terms. Board and commission members shall serve four-year terms. There will be <br />no limit to the number of terms that can be served. <br />(g) Code of conduct. It is the policy of the city to maintain a respectful public service <br />environment free from violence, discrimination and unlawful activities relating <br />specifically to the boards of commission members role with the city, and other <br />offensive or degrading remarks or conduct. <br />(1) Expected conduct of board and commission members. Board a n d <br />commission members shall conduct themselves at all times in such a manner <br />as to reflect most favorably on the city. Conduct unbecoming a board or <br />commission member shall include any conduct that tends to bring the city <br />about:blank 2/20/2020 <br />