Earlier editions: 2026-09
Los Gatos Municipal Code Art. IV Boards and Commissions
Los Gatos Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Gatos
Cite as: Los Gatos Municipal Code Article IV · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Cross reference— Disaster council, § 8.10.020 et seq.; park commission generally, § 19.20.010 et seq.
Sec. 2.40.010. - Definition.¶
"Permanent Town boards and commissions" are those bodies which are established by ordinance or resolution, whose members are appointed by the Town Council, and which are expected to exist for more than one year.
(Code 1968, § 2-51; Ord. No. 1997, § I, 4-17-95)
Cross reference— Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1.10.015.
Sec. 2.40.015. - Residence requirement.¶
The Town Council may provide that residence in the Town is a requirement for membership on a Town board or commission.
(Code 1968, § 2-50; Ord. No. 1997, § I, 4-17-95)
Sec. 2.40.020. - Failure to meet qualifications and vacancies.¶
If a member of a board or a commission for which residency in the Town is a requirement ceases to be a resident of the Town, the member's office shall become automatically vacant. With respect to appointment and tenure of replacements, and in all other matters, the vacancy will be treated like any other on that board or commission.
(Code 1968, § 2-52; Ord. No. 1997, § I, 4-17-95)
Sec. 2.40.025. - Information concerning residence.¶
It is the responsibility of each member of all Town boards and commissions, including boards and commissions created by resolution as well as boards and commissions created by ordinance, to inform the Town of the member's residence address at the time of appointment and promptly inform the Town of all subsequent changes of address.
(Code 1968, § 2-53)
Sec. 2.40.030. - Removal of members.¶
The Town Council may remove any member of a Town board or commission from office prior to the expiration of the member's term by the affirmative vote of not less than three-fifths of all the members of the Town Council. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by a majority vote of the Town Council and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of office vacated.
(Code 1968, § 2-55; Ord. No. 1784, § I, 2-6-89)
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