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16. Removal From Office EDA and HRA The Ciry Council may remove an EDA or HRA commissioner when in its judgment the public welfare will be promoted by removal. Causes for removal include, but are not limited, to inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office. The commissioner must be given a copy of the charges at least 10 days prior to a hearing at which the commissioner has an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. The Council may temporarily suspend a commissioner until the hearing process. The commissioner shall immediately be reinstated if the charges have not been substantiated. When a commissioner is removed, a record of the proceedings shall be filed with the city clerk (MN Statutes 134.09, 412.111, 469.010). All Other Commission/Board Members The Council may remove any commission/board member when in its judgment the public welfare will be promoted by the removal. (MN Statutes 412.111) All commission and board members should be aware that criminal penalties may apply depending on the nature of the violation. 17. Acting as a Private Citizen A commission member testifying before the Council as a private citizen should clearly note before testimony that he/she is not representing the advisory commission on which they serve. 18. Compensation and Expenditures Commission members shall serve without pay with the exception of members of the EDA and Utility Commission; state statute allows compensation. Members of some commissions may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while performing duties as a commission member as stated in the governing ordinance. 19. Minutes Staff will be provided by the City to take minutes for the advisory commissions. All such minutes are matters of public record and shall be kept at Ciry Hall. The minutes should contain an accurate report of the sequence of events and names of citizens who appear and are heard. 20. Staff Liaison A staff liaison is provided for each commission. The purpose is to provide direct information to each commission regarding City policy and practices within its area of interest. Commission members do not have the authority to direct staff personnel. Any commission recommendation for modification of City policy and practices should be directed to the Council. (see Commission Requests to Council) 21. Work Sessions The Mayor and Council may hold an annual goal-setting work session with board and commission members, as well as other meetings when circumstances dictate. This work session serves as an opportunity for open dialogue regarding matters of mutual concern and to address issues that may have budgetary or policy impacts. S:\Public Bodies\Boards\Board and Commission Handbook\New Board and Commission Folder\Appointment $ PolicyADOPTEDREV I.doc