There is hereby established a new Community and Library Services
Commission which shall be advisory to City Council.
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It is intended that the Community and Library Services Commission
act only in an advisory capacity with no final decision making authority.
No member of the Community and Library Services Commission shall
order, directly or indirectly, the Director of Community and Library
Services or his or her staff in the administration or execution of
the Director's powers and duties.
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The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City
Council, and the Director of Community and Library Services, in matters
pertaining to the acquisition and development of Community and Library
Services facilities, parks, libraries, and beaches except those dealing
with administrative functions. The Commission shall cooperate with
other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of
sound parks, library planning, and recreational planning under the
direction of the City Council.
Commissioners may study, report and interpret the needs of the
public for beaches, parks, library, and recreational needs and may
assist in obtaining financial support. The Commission may review the
annual budget for Community and Library Services' proposed capital
improvement projects presented to the City Council and advise it on
the park, recreational, and library planning needs. The Commission
shall perform such other functions as the City Council may direct
and require from time to time.
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The Community and Library Services Commission shall solely consist of seven members individually appointed by City Council. Any vacancies will be filled per Sections 2.64.050 and 2.64.060 of this chapter.
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Each City Councilmember shall appoint one member of the Community
and Library Services Commission to serve the same term as the City
Councilmember. The term shall coincide with the term of the City Councilmember
making the appointment.
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Vacancies in the Community and Library Services Commission shall
be filled by appointment by the City Councilmember or his/her successor,
who made the appointment that was vacated. The term of such appointment
shall be for the remainder of the term of the Councilmember.
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The Commission shall elect from its members a chairperson and
vice chairperson at the first regular meeting of the calendar year
and such officers shall serve for one year and until their successors
are elected and qualified. The chairperson and vice chairperson may
make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all proceedings
of the Commission.
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The Director of Community and Library Services, or his or her
designee, shall serve as secretary to the Commission without vote
and shall retain permanent minutes of the Committee meetings approved
by the Commission per the City's Records Retention Policy. Roberts'
Rules of Order (current edition) shall govern the procedure of the
meetings of the Commission unless inconsistent with other provisions
of this chapter.
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Commission shall conform to the policy for boards and commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100 of this Code.
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A Commission shall meet regularly once a month at a time and
place determined by the Commission. Special meetings may be called
by the Chairperson.
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