Charter

Sec. 11.701. — Created; number, qualifications, appointment and term of office of members.                                             

There shall be a farmers' market board, which shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a majority of the whole membership of the council. The members of the board shall hold no other public office or position, and shall serve for terms of five (5) years each, except that of the members first appointed, one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year, one (1) for a term of two (2) years, one (1) for a term of three (3) years, one (1) for a term of four (4) years, and one (1) for a term of five (5) years. Any vacancy occurring during the term of a member shall be filled in the manner prescribed for the original appointment and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term.

Sec. 11.702. — Functions and duties.                                                                      

It shall be the duty of the farmers' market board to:

(a) Exercise all the powers and perform all the duties heretofore or hereafter imposed on the "Davidson County Farmers Market Commission", as established by chapter 400 of the Private Acts of 1949 and any amendments thereto.               

(b) Within the limitation of its budget appropriation and funds otherwise available, employ and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary.               

(c) Perform such other duties as may be imposed upon the board by ordinance.