The administrative board's regular meetings shall be held in accordance with a schedule published annually and available at the Department offices. Additionally, meetings may be called by the Department, the Chairman or at the request of a majority of the administrative board's members. The location of all meetings shall be contained in the publication and be in a place accessible to the public. The following shall apply to the conduct of all meetings:

A.

Rules of procedure. Each administrative board shall, by a majority vote of the entire membership and with the consent of the County Executive, adopt rules of procedure for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of meetings, resolutions, findings, and determinations. The administrative boards shall provide for transcription of such hearings and proceedings, or portions of hearings and proceedings, as may be deemed necessary.

B.

Open to public. All meetings and public hearings shall be open to the public.

C.

Recommendations or decisions. All recommendations shall be by roll-call vote of all members present. A tie vote or failure to take action shall constitute a denial or recommendation for a denial. All recommendations and decisions shall be accompanied by a written summary of the action and recommendations.

(Ord. No. 97-172, § 3(ch. 13, § 30.340), 12-31-1997)