Section 1100. - Creation of commissions.

The City Council, by ordinance, may create such permanent or temporary boards or commissions, as it finds, in its judgement, are required to assist in the performance of any municipal function.

Section 1101. - Enabling ordinances.

An ordinance establishing a board or commission shall specify the following:

(a) the number of members comprising such commission or board; and

(b) their term of office; and

(c) the powers and duties assigned to the board or commission; and

(d) the conditions under vacancies in membership shall occur automatically; and

(e) the qualifications for appointment to such board or commission; and

(f) such other matters as may be necessary, in the judgement of the Council, to enable the commission to perform its assigned functions.

Section 1102. - Appropriation of funds.

The City Council in its annual budget shall include an appropriation of funds for each board or commission, in such amounts as it deems adequate for the performance of the functions assigned to such bodies.

Section 1103. - Appointment and removal of members.

Members of all commissions and boards of the City shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of said City Council. Such appointments shall be made, by resolution, adopted by the affirmative votes of not less than three (3) members of the City Council. Any member of a board or commission may be removed, with or without cause, at any time by the affirmative vote of three (3) members of the City Council.

Any vacancy on any board or commission, from whatever cause arising, shall be filled by resolution, carried by not less than three (3) affirmative votes of the City Council. Upon a vacancy occurring leaving an unexpired portion of a term, any appointment to fill such vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of such term.

Section 1104. - Meetings. Conduct of.

The meetings and acts of all commissions and boards, and members thereof, of the City, shall be conducted and taken in accordance with the provisions of the "Brown Act." Each board or commission may adopt by resolution, rules for the conduct of its meetings, a copy of which shall be filed with the City Clerk.

Section 1105. - Compensation. Expenses.

The City Council, by resolution, may provide for reimbursement for expenses and insurance coverage of board or commission members.

Section 1106. - Secretary. Records.

The City Manager shall provide the secretarial services for each board or commission. The City Manager shall insure the adequate preparation of the minutes of board or commission meetings and shall maintain permanent files containing copies of the minutes as provided by each such board or commission, and other records relating thereto.

Section 1107. - Existing commissions.

Members of existing boards and commissions holding office as such, as of the effective date of this Charter, shall continue to hold such office thereafter until their respective terms shall expire and their successors shall be appointed and qualified or until they have been removed as set forth herein.