Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 1342 – Department of Special Services Board
The Department of Special Services Board shall consist of 9 members. The County Council, with the advice and consent of the County Executive, shall appoint 8 members, who shall serve for a term of 3 years, provided that the terms of the original members shall be established in a manner that 3 shall expire each year. The County Executive, with the advice and consent of the County Council, shall appoint a chairperson who shall serve at the pleasure of the County Executive.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 1342
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- Year: means a calendar year, and is equivalent to the words "year of our Lord. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
The Board shall advise the general manager at the Department of Special Services on issues related to the functions of the Department.
Subcommittees that are directly related to functions of the Department may be established.
Board members shall be persons of recognized character and ability who meet the qualifications of the Department.
Five members of the Board constitute a quorum. A quorum is required for any action or recommendation of the Board.