§ 2-1-23. TRAINING.

(A)

A board member must comply with the training requirements of this section to maintain eligibility to serve on the board. Except as provided by Subsection (C), a board member who does not comply with the training requirements automatically vacates the board member's position, subject to the hold over provision in Section 2-1-27 ( Vacancy and Hold Over Capacity ).

(B)

Each board member must complete a board course developed by City staff not later than the 90th day after the date of the member's appointment or reappointment. The training shall include:

(1)

a review of a board member's personal and ethical responsibilities;

(2)

the role of council and staff and the council-manager form of government;

(3)

the role of advisory boards in making recommendations and advising council;

(4)

board procedures, including attendance and quorum;

(5)

the City's business planning process;

(6)

Government Code Chapter 551 ( Open Meetings Act ), Robert's Rules of Order, and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements;

(7)

conflict resolution; and

(8)

the use of a City e-mail account for board-related business.

(9)

sexual harassment and diversity training.

(C)

A board member who does not comply with the training requirement prescribed by Subsection (B)(8) does not vacate the board member's position, but is subject to the prohibition of Subsection (C)(3) of Section 2-1-49 ( Communications Using Electronic Devices ).

Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20090611-022; Ord. 20101209-003; Ord. 20120802-014; Ord. 20120823-004; Ord. No. 20181213-010 , Pt. 1, 12-24-18.