The Authority is composed of seven commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor for five-year staggered terms (See Chapter 573, 1971 Session Laws).  The succeeding Commissioners are certified to the City Clerk.  No city official may be a Commissioner.  Unlike other Greensboro boards and commissions, the GHA board has jurisdiction beyond the city limits of Greensboro--the limits extend ten miles in all directions, excluding High Point.  As such, residents of Guilford County living outside the City of Greensboro may be appropriate appointees to the GHA board.  At least one of the Commissioners shall be a tenant of the Authority.  Commissioners hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified, and vacancies resulting from causes other than expiration of terms are filled only for the unexpired portion of the terms.  Under Council policy, members may not succeed themselves after having served a second full term without an intervening period of one year, and appointment for more than half of the unexpired portion of a term is considered as appointment for a full term.  

However, pursuant to G.S.157-8 the Mayor may remove a member for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office.  The member must be given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to a hearing, at which hearing, an opportunity is given to the member to be heard in person or by counsel.

            With the exception of the first chair, who is designated by the Mayor, the members choose from among themselves a chairperson and a vice-chairperson.  They may elect a secretary from the membership or may employ one.  Other employees and technical assistants may be procured.  The Authority may retain legal counsel and use the City Attorney and staff.

            Members of the Authority receive no compensation, but are reimbursed for their actual expenses.

Regular meetings are held at a time and place designated by the Executive Director.  If there is not sufficient business to warrant a meeting, it is canceled.  Special meetings of the Board may be called by the chairperson.  Notice shall be given verbally or in writing and delivered personally to each member or left at residence not less than forty-eight hours prior to the time of the meeting; provided, the minimum time period for notice to a member may be waived by such member if he/she is present at the special meeting.

            The Board must also cause written notice of the special meeting, stating its general purpose, to be posted at the door of its meeting place, to be mailed or delivered to each news media, and/or person(s) who has filed a request for notice with the City Clerk's Office, at least forty-eight hours before the special meeting.

            Four commissioners constitute a quorum, and a majority of the quorum may take action on any matter being considered.

No commissioner may acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any project, nor may he/she be interested in any business contracting with the project.  If he/she already has such an interest when the project is planned, he/she must report it to the Authority in writing.  Failure to do so constitutes misconduct in office.

            The Authority must file an Annual Report with the Mayor