Fayette Meetings ordinance (§ 415.100)

A quorum shall consist of four (4) of the voting members. All decisions or actions of the FHPC shall be made by a majority vote of those members present and voting at any meeting where a quorum exists. Meetings shall be held at regularly scheduled times to be established by resolution of the FHPC at the beginning of each calendar year or at any time upon the call of the Chairman, but no less than once each quarter. Notice of all meetings shall be posted as required by law. No member of the FHPC shall vote on any matter that may materially or apparently affect the property, income or business interest of that member. No action shall be taken by the FHPC that could in any manner deprive or restrict the owner of property in its use, modification, maintenance, disposition or demolition until such owner shall first have had the opportunity to be heard at a public meeting of the FHPC as provided herein. The Chairman, and in his/her absence the Acting Chairman, may administer oaths and request the attendance of witnesses. All meetings of the FHPC shall be open to the public except as allowed by State law. The FHPC shall keep minutes of its proceedings, show the vote, indicate such fact, and keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be public record.