§ 2-54. Same—Attendance at meetings.

(a)

Absenteeism. Any member of any board who is absent without prior excuse for three consecutive regular meetings or six regular meetings within a one-year period of his or her respective board shall be deemed to have resigned and shall be replaced through the procedure for appointing new members to that board, unless extenuating circumstances warrant otherwise; or the board of city commissioners or another controlling authority specifically authorizes otherwise. Nothing herein prohibits the mayor from reappointing the resigning member at a future time.

(b)

Determination of absence. Absences that shall be considered excused shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, those arising due to emergencies, medical conditions or military leave of less than two months, or when circumstances arise that warrant a special exception, in the judgment of the board chairperson. Other situations, such as an unavoidable work conflict, bereavement or vacation, shall be designated as excused absences only with the consent of the board chairperson. Any absence by a board member who has not previously notified the board chairperson about the absence shall be considered unexcused. The secretary of the board shall note any absence on a city-provided form, along with the reason for the absence, and the board chairperson shall sign said form after noting whether it is an excused or unexcused absence. Forms shall be submitted on a monthly basis to the city freedom of information officer or the city public records custodian.

(c)

Quorum. A majority of the total members of any board shall be considered a quorum, in accordance with KOMA. A quorum shall be required to be present for any meeting to occur. The board of city commissioners may consider disbanding any board if a quorum fails to be present at three consecutive regular meetings of that board.

(Ord. 2016-10-4419, § 1, 10-18-2016)