City of Lake Geneva, WI AVIAN (BIRD) COMMITTEE

Composition. There shall be seven members on the Avian (Bird) Committee, comprised of six citizens and one Alderman.

[Amended 11-12-2018 by Ord. No. 18-09]

Appointment. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council at the organization meeting each April.

(c)

Term. Citizen members shall serve two-year terms, except that for initial appointments, two citizen members shall serve one-year terms and two citizen members shall serve two-year terms. The citizen members' terms shall be staggered so as to have two members' terms expire annually.

(d)

Vacancy. Any vacancy shall be filled through the appointment procedure described above for the remaining term of the vacancy.

(e)

Salary. Members of the Avian Committee shall serve without compensation.

(a)

Meeting. The Committee shall meet a minimum of four times per year and shall fix its meeting dates and time at the beginning of each calendar year or as soon as practical. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairman or by action of the members at a duly called meeting. All meetings shall be held at the City Hall unless otherwise designated by the Chairman.

(b)

Rules of Order. The Chairperson shall call the meeting to order, shall preserve order and decorum, decide all questions of order, and conduct the proceedings of the meeting in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, unless otherwise provided by statute or by the rules stated herein.

(c)

Quorum. A majority of the membership of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(d)

Organization. The members of the Avian Committee shall elect a Chairman from amongst its members. The Avian Committee may elect other officers necessary or appropriate to aid in the efficient running of the Committee.

[Amended 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-23]

(e)

Agenda. The Chairperson is responsible for the preparation of the agenda and shall provide a digital or electronic copy of such agenda to the City Clerk for posting and distribution to other Committee members and the public at least 48 hours prior to such meeting. Informational material for items identified on the agenda shall also be provided with the agenda when practical.

(f)

Committee action. Unless otherwise stated herein, the Avian Committee is advisory in its capacity and shall make recommendations to the City Council.

(g)

Submittal of minutes. The acting Secretary shall submit in a timely fashion a digital copy of the meeting minutes to the City Clerk for posting and distribution. If action by the City Council is desired, such action shall be so noted in the minutes.

(h)

Duties. The Avian Committee shall:

(1)

Make recommendations to the City Council:

To plan and celebrate International Migratory Bird Day annually on the second Saturday of May.

To monitor and implement minimum criteria to achieve annual certification as a "Bird City" community.

To apply for Bird City status annually.

To promote the City of Lake Geneva as a tourist destination for bird enthusiasts.

(2)

Submit at least one bird-related article for the City website or media.

(3)

Review annually all City ordinances and policies/procedures related to birds and recommend changes or updates to the Common Council.