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ARTICLE I
The MTD Board shall be governed by the laws of the state and shall see to the community’s fiscal health and utility system integrity, as directed by the ballot language approved by the electors or as amended and approved by the county commissioners.
ARTICLE II
The MTD board shall not, in groups of 3 or more, via written or verbal, in-person or remotely, real time or delayed, participate in discussions of topics to be decided on a board level, in other than a public meeting with proper notice as outlined in the sunshine law. This does not limit the ability to post 1-way notices or hold public work sessions without notice (in which no formal action or decision will occur).
ARTICLE III
When undertaking the business of the MTD, the board members and all present will put the interests of the community above individual interests and will conduct themselves during meetings in a way conducive to collaboration and cooperation for the greater good.
Personal slander, name-calling and defamation will not be allowed, nor will any other verbal or physical harassment. Unethical or harassing behavior is grounds for immediate dismissal from meeting, and if written up by an elector and signed by two additional witnesses to the incident will bar perpetrator from future meetings for one year. This can be cancelled if the perpetrator makes a public written apology and secures approval to continue attending meetings by a majority of the (remaining) members of the MTD board in advance of the meeting following the incident.
If this affects the ability of a board member to attend meetings, that board member is dismissed from the board and the remaining board members will appoint a replacement at the meeting following the incident, when it is clear there is a dismissal is it is not cancelled.
ARTICLE IV
Roberts Rules of Order will serve as a guide for conducting meetings as helpful to maintain order and flow, in service of the function and power of the board.
ARTICLE V
Public comment is received at POB, double spaced in 12 point font or greater, 1 page - the POB will be checked before meetings - and in person at the beginning of meetings, 3 minutes maximum, and at other times in the meeting if called upon by the presiding director.
While all input from the community and the board is considered and respected, issues brought up in public comment may or may not be addressed by the board at that or future meetings. The President (or other presiding director) sets the agenda with input from the board and the community.
DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
President – Set agenda, place and time for meetings. Reserve space. Open the door and arrange the space. See to the availability and function of communication devices if any are necessary during the meeting. Notice the directors as the meeting approaches, to encourage attendance and participation. Preside over meetings, maintaining calm, order and objective perspective while assuring the business of the MTD is undertaken.
Vice President – Post agenda as required by state law. Assist President in duties as necessary.
Secretary – Record and post accurate minutes in a timely manner.
Assistant Secretary – assist Secretary.
Treasurer – Oversee accurate financial accounting, transactions, reporting.
All Directors – Responsible for fiduciary health and utility system integrity and smooth function while meeting statutory requirements of MTD.