[Added 4-10-1997 by Ord. No. MC-3305; amended 12-13-2013 by Ord. No. MC-4807]
There is hereby established a Taxicab Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission." The Commission's purpose shall be to advise the Mayor and City Council as to issues of concern to taxicab businesses operating in the City of Camden.
The voting members of the Commission shall be comprised of local taxicab business owners, operators or employees, who are based or work in the City of Camden and are actively employed, involved or interested in the taxicab business.
The Commission shall consist of seven voting members who shall be appointed by a majority vote of the City Council of the City of Camden. The following City of Camden officials shall serve as nonvoting, ex officio members of the Commission, who shall attend meetings of Commission at their sole discretion and may send an authorized representative in their place: the Mayor; President of City Council; Director of Code Enforcement; Bureau of License and Inspections; the City Attorney; and the Police Department.
The Commission Chairperson shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Commission's voting members.
Commissioners shall each serve for a term of two years; except that the first of these appointees shall be staggered and designated to serve for the following terms: four for a term of two years and three for a term of one year.
The Commission shall advise the Mayor and City Council on the following matters:
A. 
From time to time, provide advisory reports and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on issues of concern to taxicab businesses.
B. 
Research and educate as to best practices for the taxicab industry.
C. 
Demonstrate the importance of taxicab businesses to the City.
The Committee shall periodically meet and report to the Mayor and City Council at least one time per year.
A quorum shall consist of 2/3 of the voting membership of the Commission.
There is no provision herein made for the hiring or employment of officers and employees of the Commission. The Commission shall function solely in an advisory capacity in reporting and making recommendations to the Mayor and City Council with respect to its purpose and duties stated above.