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165 The elective officers of the Council shall be a Chairman, a Vice- Chairman, and a Secretary who shall perform the duties which usually pertain to their respective offices. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the Council at a regular meeting during the month of November. Nomi- nations will be submitted by a nominating committee. Nominations may be made from the floor by any member, provided the consent of the nominee has previously been obtained. The newly elected officers shall assume their duties at the completion of the November meeting. The Chairman shall serve a one year term and can be reelected to the same office. All other officers shall serve a one year term and may be reelected. The Chairman of the Council shall preside at the meetings and shall assist all Committee Chairmen in establishing and carrying out the duties of their respective committees. The Vice-Chairman shall preside in the absence of the Chairman and shall perform such duties as are assigned by the Chairman. Should the office of the Chairman be vacated for any reason, the Vice-Chairman shall fill the unexpired term of office and a Chairman shall be elected by the Council. The Secretary shall keep a current roster of all members, record their attendance at meetings and record all minutes, and shall notify members of meeting dates. Any member who fails to attend at least 75 percent of the regular meetings, except for excused illness, or other extraordinary circumstances, of the Council during any one-year period shall be automatically removed from the Council. Vacancies resulting from a member's failure to attend the required number of meetings shall be filled as provided herein. The Chairman of the Council will notify the proper appointing authority if a member is absent 25 percent of the meetings, and an appointment will be made by the appointing authority to fill that vacancy. There shall be an Executive Board consisting of the Officers. The Executive Board may meet between sessions of the Council as many times as necessary to assure the efficient operation of the Council. Actions of the Executive Board must be reported at the following session of the Council and are subject to revision or reversal by the Council. Meetings of the Executive Board may be called at the discretion of the Chairman or two thirds the membership of the Executive Board. The Chairman, with concurrence of the Executive Board, shall appoint committee chairmen and members of each committee. Committee members, with the exception of the chairman, do not have to be members of the Council. Standing Committees are: Legislative and Advocacy, Finance, By-Laws, Membership, and Public Relations and Publicity. Other special committees may be appointed by the Chairman as needed. The Cabarrus County Senior Citizens Advisory Council shall serve as an advocate for the aging. The Council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in all programs and services provided by the County to senior citizens. The Council shall make recommendations as to improvements of services for Senior Citizens as provided by any department of County government. The Council is to maintain awareness of the needs, problems, and potentials of older adults and recommend and advise in implementing programs and services. The Council shall determine the need for a Senior Citizens Center and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners as to construction, finance, and operations. The Council is to develop a comprehensive plan of services for the aging in Cabarrus County. The Council is to assist in the planning and promotion of projects designed for senior citizens. The Counci% is to promote housing and living arrangements that are suitable for both the well and the infirm and that are conducive to good health, enjoying social experiences, and to participating in family, group and community affairs.