Cherokee-Lemp Special Business Districts

Details about the Cherokee-Lemp Special Business Districts

Overview

A Special Business District, to be known as the "Cherokee-Lemp Special Business District" (hereinafter referred to as the "District"), is hereby established for the area of the City depicted in Exhibit "A".

Seven (7) members appointed by Mayor with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen.

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Commissioners to serve as a contact person and liaison with the Assessor's Office and the License Collector's office.

Vacancies on the Board of Commissioners, occasioned by removal, resignation, expiration of term, or otherwise, shall be reported in writing to the Mayor by the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners shall publish or cause to be published notice of each vacancy on the Board of Commissioners on at least one occasion in at least one newspaper of general circulation no later than two (2) weeks after such report is provided to the Mayor.

Vacancy shall be filled in like manner as an original appointment no later than thirty (30) days after the date of said report to the Mayor and no sooner than seven (7) days after the publication of notice of such vacancy. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired portion of a term only.

Apply to Serve (4 openings)
Openings include appointments labeled "Serving Beyond Term."

Board Members

Showing 5 active board members (maximum 7)
Name Role End Date
Richard Mark Farley 12/31/2025
Barbara Moore Member 12/31/2024
Shashi Palamand Member 12/31/2024
John Brauer Member 12/31/2023
Serving Beyond Term
Mark Overton Member 12/31/2023
Serving Beyond Term

Authorizing Legislation

Ordinance 63957

Board Duties and Purpose

For the purposes of paying costs and expenses to be incurred in the acquisition, construction, improvement, expansion and/or maintenance of any facilities of the District, the District may incur indebtedness and issue notes for the payment thereof under the terms of, and subject to, the requirements set forth by law.

Member Requirements

Appointments require Board of Aldermen approval.

Ordinance 63957, approved 1/3/1997;

There shall be a Board of Commissioners to administer the District. The Board of Commissioners shall be selected as follows:

A. Membership:

The Board of Commissioners shall consist of seven (7) members, and shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen, of whom five (5) members shall be owners of real property within the District or their representatives and two (2) members shall be renters within the District or their representatives.

B. Term of Office:

Each member of the Board of Commissioners shall serve for a 4-year term (except as provided herein with respect to the initial members), with terms expiring as of December 31st of the designated year or when their successors are appointed as provided herein, whichever is later.

C. Initial Members and Terms:

The initial members shall be appointed for the terms set forth as follows: One (1) member shall be appointed for a term expiring December 31, 1998; two (2) members shall be appointed for a term expiring December 31, 1999; two (2) members shall be appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2000; and two (2) members shall be appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2001. The initial members shall be appointed and confirmed no later than September 30, 1997. One member shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve as a contact person and liaison with the Office of the Assessor and the Office of the License Collector.

D. Removal:

The Mayor with approval of the Board of Aldermen may remove any member of the Board of Commissioners for misconduct or neglect of duty upon written charges and after a public hearing.

E. Vacancies:

Vacancies on the Board of Commissioners, occasioned by removal, resignation, expiration of term, or otherwise, shall be reported in writing to the Mayor by the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners shall publish or cause to be published notice of each vacancy on the Board of Commissioners on at least one occasion in at least one newspaper of general circulation no later than two (2) weeks after such report is provided to the Mayor.

Vacancy shall be filled in like manner as an original appointment no later than thirty (30) days after the date of said report to the Mayor and no sooner than seven (7) days after the publication of notice of such vacancy. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired portion of a term only.

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