(c) When a member of the HARB appointed in her/his capacity of registered architect, licensed real estate broker, the Building Inspector, or a Planning Commission member ceases to function as such, her/his term shall automatically be considered vacant. An appointment to fill a vacancy created under these circumstances shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term. Such a vacancy shall be filled by Borough Council within a six-month time period. (d) The HARB shall elect its own Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary and may create and fill such other offices as it may determine. Officers shall serve annual terms and may succeed themselves. The HARB may make and alter bylaws and regulations to govern its procedures, consistent with the ordinances of the Borough and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (e) Conflict of Interest (1) A HARB member is required to recuse himself or herself from a matter which involves persons with whom the HARB member has a direct involvement, personally or financially. (A) A HARB member is deemed to have a direct personal involvement with members of his or her immediate family, in-laws, and close friends. (B) A HARB member has a direct financial involvement with an individual who owns a part of or is employed by a business with the HARB member is associated within the 2 years prior to the HARB's review of a matter in question if the financial involvement was of more than a de minimis nature. (C) If a HARB member recuses himself or herself from a matter he or she will: (i) Remove himself or herself from that segment of the HARB meeting wherein the matter is to be discussed and avoid casual discussion of the matter with other HARB members. (ii) Receive no further information from the HARB regarding the matter. (iii) Receive copies of minutes of the meeting containing deletions so as to not disclose the matter to the recused HARB member. (f) Removal of Members Any HARB member shall serve at the pleasure of – Borough Council and may be removed by a majority vote of Borough Council. (g) Compensation The members of the HARB serve without compensation, but – may be reimbursed for direct expenses. The HARB may employ secretarial and professional assistance and incur other necessary expenses with the prior approval of Borough Council.
(c) When a member of the HARB appointed in her/his capacity of registered architect, licensed real estate broker, the Building Inspector, or a Planning Commission member ceases to function as such, her/his term shall automatically be considered vacant. An appointment to fill a vacancy created under these circumstances shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term. Such a vacancy shall be filled by Borough Council within a six-month time period. (d) The HARB shall elect its own Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary and may create and fill such other offices as it may determine. Officers shall serve annual terms and may succeed themselves. The HARB may make and alter bylaws and regulations to govern its procedures, consistent with the ordinances of the Borough and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (e) Conflict of Interest (1) A HARB member is required to recuse himself or herself from a matter which involves persons with whom the HARB member has a direct involvement, personally or financially. (A) A HARB member is deemed to have a direct personal involvement with members of his or her immediate family, in-laws, and close friends. (B) A HARB member has a direct financial involvement with an individual who owns a part of or is employed by a business with the HARB member is associated within the 2 years prior to the HARB's review of a matter in question if the financial involvement was of more than a de minimis nature. (C) If a HARB member recuses himself or herself from a matter he or she will: (i) Remove himself or herself from that segment of the HARB meeting wherein the matter is to be discussed and avoid casual discussion of the matter with other HARB members. (ii) Receive no further information from the HARB regarding the matter. (iii) Receive copies of minutes of the meeting containing deletions so as to not disclose the matter to the recused HARB member. (f) Removal of Members – Any HARB member shall serve at the pleasure of Borough Council and may be removed by a majority vote of Borough Council. (g) Compensation – The members of the HARB serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for direct expenses. The HARB may employ secretarial and professional assistance and incur other necessary expenses with the prior approval of Borough Council.
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