Community Affairs Advisory Board (CAAB)

Sec. 2-231. - Creation; Members.

There is created a Community Affairs Advisory Board (CAAB) which shall consist of residents of the Town who are appointed by the Town Council.

(Code 1996, § 2-231; Ord. No. 235, § 2, 3-28-2006)

Sec. 2-232. - Appointment; Terms.

All Community Affairs Advisory Board members will be appointed for a term of two (2) years.   Appointments shall be made every year such that Group A, consisting of 13 members, will be appointed on every even year and Group B, consisting of 12 members, will be appointed every odd year.

(Code 1996, § 2-232; Ord. No. 235, § 2, 3-28-2006)

Sec. 2-233. - Purpose.

The Board is created to provide improved communications and civic involvement between residents, Condominium and Cooperative Associations, and the Town Council and also to obtain input and advice concerning the betterment of the Town. The board shall act in an Advisory Capacity, making recommendations to the Town Council and Town Manager.

(Code 1996, § 2-233; Ord. No. 235, § 2, 3-28-2006)

Sec. 2-234. - Organization; Quorum.

(a)  Generally.  The general organization of the board shall be:  the General Membership (25 persons); the Executive Committee (Chairperson, two (2) Vice-Chairs, and four (4) others); the Activities Committee (the Executive Committee and Chairpersons of Activities Committees); the Activities Committees (volunteers providing services); and such other committees that shall from time to time be recommended by the membership and approved by the Town Council.

(b)  Quorum.  For the purposes of conducting its business as the full General Membership of the 25-Member Board, the presence at a meeting of nine (9) Board Members shall constitute a quorum. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in section 2-76, the presence at a meeting of a majority of the members of a duly constituted committee as set forth herein above shall constitute a quorum (e.g., four (4) Members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum).

(Code 1996, § 2-234; Ord. No. 235, § 2, 3-28-2006; Ord. No. 273, § 1, 6-24-2014)

Sec. 2-235. - Duties.

(a)  The board's role shall be that of facilitator for all residents in the areas of Cultural and Recreational activities in order to assist the Council and Administration in efforts to provide suitable activities to serve all leisure time needs and activities.

(b)  The Board shall not become an advocacy forum for any individual, group, or organization.

(c)  The Board may call upon the Administration, through the Town Manager, to render such assistance to the Board as may be reasonably required.

(d)  The Board shall undertake such other assignments or studies on Cultural or Recreational needs as may be requested by the Town Council.

(e)  The Board shall not have the power to commit funds or enter into contracts on behalf of the Town.

(f)  The board shall be subject to, and follow, all rules of procedure for Boards and Committees that may be adopted by the Town Council that do not conflict with the provisions of the enabling Ordinance.