2.60.055 Filling vacancies.
In the event of a vacancy on a committee, board or commission, either at the end of the board member’s regular term or if the seat is vacated for some other reason, the borough clerk shall advertise for replacement board member(s) by posting in three public places a request for letters of interest to be submitted to the clerk’s office. Such advertisement shall be placed for a minimum of two weeks, after which time the clerk shall transmit the applications to the appropriate board for inclusion on the agenda at the next public meeting of the board. The following procedure for appointment shall then be followed:
A. If the board is able to seat a quorum, opportunity for public comment regarding the applications for new board member(s) shall be provided. The board shall review all applications and prepare written recommendations for appointment(s) to the mayor. The written recommendation(s) shall include the reasoning behind the final decision(s). The mayor shall, after reviewing the application(s), and considering the board’s recommendation(s), appoint all committee, board and commission member(s) subject to confirmation of the assembly.
B. If the board is unable to seat a quorum, the mayor shall, after reviewing all applications, make appointment(s) of new board member(s), subject to the confirmation of the assembly. The mayor shall include the reasoning behind the final decision(s). The mayor’s appointment(s) shall be included on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled public meeting of the assembly. Opportunity for public comment shall be provided. (Ord. 14-01-363 § 6)