02-07-11 Special Called Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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Actions of Board of Directors 3.11. The Board of Directors shall try to act by consensus. However, the vote of a majority of directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be sufficient to constitute the act of the Board of Directors. Proxy Voting Prohibited 3.12. A director may not vote by proxy. Removal of Directors 3.13. The Board of Directors and each member thereof serves at the pleasure of the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, which may remove any director at any time, either with or without cause. Committees 3.14. The Board of Directors may by resolution establish one or more special or standing committees. Such committees shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities established by the Board. The committees shall keep regular minutes of their meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors when required. Compensation of Directors 3.15. The directors shall not receive any salary or compensation for their services. Directors may be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Travel expenses shall be reimbursed under the City's travel policy. Attendance 3.16. Regular attendance at the Board meetings is required of all directors. Three (3) consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the Board shall cause the position to be considered vacant. Four (4) unexcused absences in a twelve (12) month period shall also cause the position to be considered vacant. Ex- Officio Members 3.17. The City Council may appoint Ex- Officio members to the Board of Directors as it deems appropriate. These representatives shall have the right to take part in any discussion of open meetings, but shall not have the power to vote in the meetings. Ex- Officio members shall serve a term of one calendar year. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS