Vacancies shall be filled as quickly as possible by appointment by the Mayor with approval by the Board of Aldermen for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant.

At the first regular meeting following January 1 of each year, the Commission shall elect a Chairperson and Secretary from among the members. The terms of the Chairperson and Secretary shall be for one (1) year with eligibility for reelection. The Commission may also elect for a term of one (1) year a Vice Chairperson who shall serve in the absence or disqualification of the Chairperson.

The Commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month. The Commission may hold special meetings as necessary. A quorum of four (4) members shall be required for a meeting to be held. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. Decisions on all issues brought before the Commission shall require a majority vote of those members present at the meeting. The Secretary, or their designee, shall keep minutes of the proceedings, including the vote of each member upon question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact and all other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be a public record.

All citizen members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.