Fulton Appointment of members, terms, removal from office ordinance (§ 114-52)

(a) The board of public utilities shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of a majority of the city council and shall consist of five members selected from residents of the city.

(b) Members of the board shall hold office for four years from July 1 following their appointment. Annually, the mayor shall before July 1 of each year appoint one member who shall hold office for four years.

(c) Upon recommendation of the mayor, a member of the board may be removed by a vote of five members of the city council. A member may also be removed by six votes of the city council independently of the mayor.

(d) Any member who fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the board without being formally excused by the board shall forfeit membership.