THE NORTH SEVENTH URBAN RENEWAL BOARD

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        Individuals appointed to the NSURB shall have a demonstrated interest in the District or adjacent neighborhoods.  Pursuant to MCA 7-15-4234, the mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the City Commission, shall appoint the NSURB, which shall consist of five voting members.  The initial voting membership shall consist of one NSURB member appointed for 1 year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, and two for 4 years.  Each appointment thereafter shall be for 4 years. 

(1) Each voting member shall hold office until his/her successor has been appointed and has qualified.

(2) A voting member shall receive no compensation for his/her service but shall be entitled to authorized necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of his/her duties.

(3) Any person may be appointed as voting members if they reside within the municipality.  The preferred composition of the NSURB would include two residents of the District, two business owners in the District, and one member at large. 

(4) A voting member may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office.

(5) The appointment of voting members shall be ratified annually by the City Commission.
 
        A majority of the voting members shall not hold any other public office under the municipality other than their membership or office with respect to the NSURB.
 
        The powers and responsibilities of the NSURB shall be exercised by the members thereof according to adopted bylaws approved by the City Commission.  A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business and exercising the powers and responsibilities of the NSURB and for all other purposes.  Action may be taken by the NSURB upon a vote of a majority of the members (three) unless in any case the bylaws shall require a larger number. 
        
        In addition to the five voting members, the NSURB shall be composed of a non-voting membership of not more than four individuals. The initial membership shall consist of one member appointed for 1 year, one for 2 years, one for 3 years, and one for 4 years.  Each appointment thereafter shall be for 4 years.   These individuals must possess demonstrated interest in the district, specific expertise or other qualifications necessary to help implement the plan.

(1)  Each non-voting member shall hold office until his/her successor has been appointed and has qualified.

(2)  A non-voting member shall receive no compensation for his/her services but shall be entitled to authorized necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of his/her duties.

(3)  A non-voting member may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office. 

(4)  The appointment of non-voting members shall be ratified annually by the City Commission.  
 
        Initial administrative staff duties for the NSURB will be performed by city staff as available until other funding shall be available from alternate sources and permanent staff hired.  The NSURB will make every effort to fund its own staff, either by contracting for services with existing public agency staff, contracting for services with a private firm, or hiring a staff.  The FY08 work program shall specify the staff arrangement.
 
        The NSURB may exercise any of the powers specified in MCA 7-15-4233.  However, no entrance to any building or property in any urban renewal area in order to make surveys and appraisals in the manner specified in MCA 7-15-4257 shall be made without the owner's permission.