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DIVISION 8- ENERGY CITY COMMISSION Sec. 2-351.- Established. There is hereby established in the City of Elk River an Energy City Commission pursuant to the provisions of this division. (Ord. No. 05-12, § 1, 6-20-2005; Ord. No. 05-21, § 1, 9-12-2005) Sec. 2-352.-Membership; officers; compensation of members. The energy city commission shall consist of up to 11 members who shall be appointed by the city council for terms of three years. The commission will consist of the following: (1) One representative from the city council/economic development authority. (2) One representative from the Elk River Municipal Utilities. (3) Up to six representatives from energy related businesses as determined by the city council (this can include consultants, manufacturers, technology, environmental, energy producers and/or energy providers). (4) One representative designated by a school located in Elk River. (5) One representative from the Elk River Chamber of Commerce. (6) One representative from Elk River Landfill. All terms shall end on the last day of February; however, members shall hold office until their successors have been appointed. A vacancy during the term of any member shall be filled by city council appointment for the remainder of the term. Officers of the commission shall consist of chair and vice- chair, as elected by the commission. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the commission if present, and perform other duties and functions assigned by the commission or the city council. The vice-chair shall perform these duties in the absence of the chair. If a vacancy occurs in the chair office, the vice- chair shall assume the chair's duties for the remainder of the year and a new vice-chair shall be elected by the commission at the next scheduled commission meeting. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the sitting members. (Ord. No. 05-12, § 1, 6-20-2005; Ord. No. 05-21, § 1, 9-12-2005; Ord.No. 14-02, § 1, 2-18- 2014) Sec. 2-353. - Purpose. The energy city commission is established to promote the City of Elk River as a hub of energy technology, energy manufacturing, energy demonstrations, recycling, use of green products and education. (Ord. No. 05-12, § 1, 6-20-2005; Ord. No. 05-21, § 1, 9-12-2005) Sec. 2-354.- Powers and duties. The energy city commission shall have the following responsibilities: (1) Aid, create, promote, endorse, sponsor, and facilitate energy related demonstrations. Page 1