AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23.12 OF THE TOWN CODE REDUCING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS SERVING ON THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY ADVISORY BOARD (2008-10-27/O-1)

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill as follows:

 Section 1.  Section 23-12 of the Town Code is hereby revised to read as follows:

“Sec. 23.12.  Membership Qualifications and Terms.

The Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Board shall consist of eleven (11) nine (9) members appointed by the Town Council.  Board representation shall include six five members who are owners of single-family residential property within Chapel Hill, four three members who are owners or employees of companies owning property within Chapel Hill used for multi-family, business, commercial, or non-profit purposes, and one member employed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

             The terms of board members shall be a maximum of three (3) years.  The terms of the original members may be staggered so that all terms do not expire simultaneously.  Vacancies shall be filled only for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant position.  Members of the Board shall demonstrate interest in support for the efficiency, effectiveness, goals and mission of the Town’s Stormwater Management Program.  Board members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incidental to the performance of their duties within the limit of funds available to the Board and identified by the Town Council for such purposes.”

 Section 2.  This Ordinance is effective upon enactment.

 This the 27^th day of October, 2008.