The Director shall conduct an election among the licensed vehicle for hire owners
for a representative from each of the classes of owners as given in Section 585.03. Nominations will be by petition bearing the name of the licensed vehicle owner and
the signatures of not less than five (5) percent of the owners in each class of owners.
Each licensed owner will be allowed one (1) vote, to be cast in person, to be counted
only in the class of owner to which the owner is determined, according to such rules
and procedures as the Director shall establish. The election shall be conducted as
needed and each of the candidates shall be notified of the results. The owners shall
each be selected by a majority of the votes cast in each class. If no petitions are
received bearing the valid signatures of at least five (5) percent of the owners in
each class of owners, the Board shall, subject to the appointment by the Mayor, select
the vehicle for hire owner member from among the licensed vehicle for hire owners
in the appropriate class.
