§ 2.36.060. Board appointments and meetings.

A.

The board shall elect annually from its members a chairperson to conduct the affairs and meetings of the board and a vice chairperson to act in the absence of the chairperson. The executive director shall choose an ENHC staff person to provide administrative support to the board.

B.

The board shall meet monthly. Twice annually the meeting shall be held in Galena. All other meetings shall be held via teleconference, unless an alternate meeting schedule is approved by the appropriate funding agency.

C.

Special meetings may be called at any time by the executive director, the board chairperson, or by a signed petition of a majority of board members. A teleconferenced board meeting will be held within two weeks of such a request.

D.

Board members may vote at regular or special meetings when a quorum is present. A quorum is present when a majority (at least fifty one percent (51%)) is in attendance at the meeting. Each member shall be entitled to one vote. No proxy votes will be accepted. Action will be taken after the affirmative vote of the majority of the board voting at a meeting where a quorum is present.

E.

The elected secretary, or a member appointed when the secretary is absent, will keep minutes of regular meetings. Program staff shall prepare, distribute, and file minutes of each board meeting. Minutes will be reviewed and approved at the beginning of each board meeting. Board minutes shall be made available to ENHC staff and members of the public upon request.

F.

All ENHC board meetings shall be open to the public.

G.

The board may hold an executive session that is closed to the public for specific actions requiring the protection of confidential information, such as discussions about pending litigation or the evaluation of the executive director.

(Ord. 2003-02 (part), 2002)