Whereas . . .

The Hillsdale Housing Commission has determined that it would be advantageous to modify its existing By-Laws to include provisions to recommend member removal for absenteeism,

Whereas . . .

The Hillsdale Housing Commission presented these recommendations to City Council at a rescheduled monthly meeting on September 07, 2004 and received approval for the change,

Now, therefore, be it resolved . . .

To amend the Hillsdale Housing Commission’s existing

By-Laws with the following language, inserted at the end of existing Article I:

Removal for Absenteeism

     A member shall be removed from the Commission without vote for the following: 

1. After six consecutive absences from regular monthly meetings, the member shall be removed from office, regardless of whether the absences were excused or not. Such removal shall be documented and a letter sent to the removed member explaining the reason for removal. A photocopy of the removal letter shall be forwarded to the Hillsdale City Manager

2. After three consecutive unexcused absences from regular monthly meetings, the member shall be removed from office. Such removal shall be documented and a letter shall be sent to the removed member explaining the reason for removal.  A photocopy of the removal letter shall be forwarded to the Hillsdale City Manager.

3. After six absences from regular monthly meetings within any twelve (12) month period, the member shall be removed from office, regardless of whether the absences were excused or not. Such removal shall be documented and a letter sent to the removed member explaining the reason for removal. A photocopy of the removal letter shall be forwarded to the Hillsdale City Manager.

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