HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD14489 BILL NO. 2008-141
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN Layton
COSPONSORED BY:_ Carroll, E ry
rguson, Haey. Medin
ORDINANCE NO. 0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW
ARTICLE XVI (CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION).
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 7(Boards and Commissions) is hereby amended by the addition
of a new Article XVI (Cultural Arts Commission) to read as follows:
ARTICLE XVI CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Sec.7-601.Commission Established.
There is hereby established a cultural arts commission.
Sec.7-602.Purpose.
A. Mission Statement.The City of Jefferson Cultural Arts Commission exists to ensure the
arts are integral to our community's quality of life, economic vitality and central
identity.
B. Vision Statement. The Commission leads in promoting collaboration among the arts,
business,government,educational institutions and community residents.
Sec.7-603.Members.
A. Appointment.The cultural arts commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
consent of the majority of the Council.
B. Composition.The commission shall consist of eleven(11)voting members.Every effort
should be made to include members with education or experience from various areas
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of the Arts, business community, education facilities, religious community, and
historical backgrounds.
C. Conflict of Interest. No member of the commission whether or not a voting member
shall participate in the discussion or vote on any issue regarding a contract or
agreement for funding or recommendation thereof,if such member is(a)an owner or
employee of the entity which is the recipient of a funding source or contract;or(b)is
on the governing board or a volunteer of an entity which is the recipient of a funding
source or contract;or(c)has a member of his or her immediate family who is described
in a)or b)above; or(d)is the direct recipient of a funding source or contract.
D. Residency. At least nine (9) members shall be residents of the City of Jefferson; a
maximum of two(2)members may reside outside of the City.
E. Terms. Members shall be appointed for three(3)year staggered terms.
F. Vacancies and successors. Any vacancies shall be filled by appointment and approval
in like manner for the unexpired portion of the term. All members shall continue to
serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified.
G. Non-voting Ex-officio members. The Parks and Recreation Commission may appoint
one staff or commission member to serve as a non-voting ex-officio member. The
Mayor, with the advice and consent of a majority of the council, may appoint City
officials,County officials,and State officials as non-voting ex-officio members
H. Staff. The city administrator shall appoint a staff liaison to the Cultural Arts
Commission.
I. Quorum.A quorum shall be six(6)voting members.
Sec.7-604. Meetings.
The cultural arts commission shall hold a regular business meeting at least once each
quarter at such time and place as shall be established by rule of the commission. The
commission may hold such additional business meetings as it shall, from time to time, deem
necessary.
Sec.7-605.Officers.
The cultural arts commission shall elect,at its first meeting in each fiscal year and from
among its resident members,a chairman,a vice chairman and a secretary. Such officers shall
be eligible to succeed themselves at the will of the commission.The chairman shall be eligible
to vote on all matters before the commission but shall not be eligible to make motions or second
motions.
Sec.7-606.Finances.
The City Council may appropriate funds for the use of the cultural arts commission in
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its work.The commission shall submit to the Council a proposed budget indicating the amounts
needed and the purpose for which they would be used. The City Council, acting for the
commission,may receive federal,state and local funds for the work of the commission. The City
Council,acting for the commission,is also empowered to accept and authorize use of private
contributions for the furtherance of its work. All revenues and expenditures shall follow the
accounting and purchasing guidelines adopted by the City.
Sec. 7-607.Powers and duties generally.
The cultural arts commission shall have the following duties.
A. Educate and promote public awareness of the value of arts in the community.
B. Prepare a long range cultural plan including recommendations to the City Council.
C. Participate in the planning for promotion,branding and marketing of the community.
D. Provide a clearinghouse for communication, collaboration and coordination of arts
events in the community.
E. Provide a forum for policy discussion regarding public art.
F. Promote cultural tourism, a creative economy and encourage creative efforts by
citizens.
G. Make recommendations to the Council regarding selection of public art and arts
projects;participate in award of funds to artists or programs,if budgeted.
H. If desired, adopt bylaws for the conduct of business,including project selection and
grant award procedures.
I. Seek out and apply for grants and funding to support or enhance the arts.
Sec. 7-608.Annual report.
The cultural arts commission shall make an annual report to the City Council during
the first quarter of the calendar year, giving a full account of its business and its
accomplishments during the prior year.
Sec. 7-609.Staff; city cooperation.
Subject to the limitations imposed by a budget approved by the City Council, the
commission may employ such full-time or part-time employees, consultants or experts as it
deems necessary in the furtherance of its work. The commission may request and receive the
cooperation of city officials and city employees to the extent reasonably possible in providing
it assistance for the furtherance of its duties.
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Secs.7-610—7-615. Reserved.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage and approval.
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