A.
In order to preserve, promote and develop artistic and cultural expression
in the City of Blue Lake, the City Council seeks to establish an Arts
and Heritage Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the City
Council, Commissions, or City staff as directed by the City Council,
and as appropriate in matters pertaining to artistic and cultural
preservation, development and expression.
B.
The Arts and Heritage Commission shall serve as policy advisors and
proponents as appropriate and will actively participate in the furtherance
of the City's artistic, cultural and historical development.
The Commission will serve as an advocate and as a community partner
in the design and development of the City's cultural life and
environment, as well as liaison with the City government to achieve
these goals.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
A.
The Arts and Heritage Commission shall consist of seven members who
shall be selected for their interest, knowledge or expertise in one
or more of the interest areas listed below. The commission may add
advisory members, up to 10; advisory members will not serve as voting
members and their participation will not affect the establishment
of a quorum. Advisory members shall serve in a technical advisory
capacity, based upon specific areas of expertise and interest.
B.
The Commission may develop Ad-Hoc committees of less than a majority
of voting members to assist with specific projects; Ad-Hoc committees
will be established for a specific purpose, with a defined timeframe
for dissolvement. No fewer than five members of the Commission shall
be residents of the City of Blue Lake, and the remaining members must
either live, work or conduct business in the geographical area encompassed
within a three mile radius of Blue Lake City Hall.
C.
Commissioners will be appointed by the City Council; Commission members
shall receive no compensation. Advisory members will be appointed
and removed by majority vote of the Arts and Heritage Commission;
advisory members will not be bound by the resident requirements established
for the commissioners; advisory members will be appointed based upon
their knowledge and skill sets and their ability to provide technical
assistance to the commission.
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Wiyot Cultural Representatives, and/or Practitioners
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Writers
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Linguists
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Performers
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Historians
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Performing Artists
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Musicians
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Architects
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Designers
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(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
When a vacancy occurs or is anticipated, for whatever reason,
the chair of the Commission shall so certify to the City Council through
the City Clerk. The City Council shall declare such vacancy at its
next regular meeting and publish notice of the vacancy for at least
30 days. Commission members whose terms have expired or who had previously
served on the Arts and Heritage Commission and who desire reappointment
shall be considered with other nominees.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
Commissioners appointed by the City Council will serve a term
of two years. Terms of office for each commissioner will be for two
years except those initially appointed for one year terms. Appointments
will expire on January 30 of the particular year. All Commissioners
appointed after January 30 will continue with terms expiring on January
30 of the year closest to the end of their term. When a Commissioner's
normal term of office is to expire, the City Council shall declare
the vacancy in December at a City Council meeting. The City Council
will have the City Clerk notice the vacancy(s) for at least 30 days
and will fill the vacancy(s) as soon as possible.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
A Commissioner's term of office will terminate if a member
fails to meet the established membership criteria, or if the member
misses, without cause, three consecutive meetings. Arts and Heritage
Commission members may be removed from office by a simple vote of
three or more City Council members.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
At its first meeting for the purpose of this year, and thereafter
at the first meeting of each calendar year, the Arts and Heritage
Commission shall appoint among its members a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson
and Secretary. The Chairperson shall set meeting agendas and provide
agenda for public posting 72 hours prior to the meeting; the Chairperson
will preside at meetings and call special meetings when necessary.
The Vice-Chair shall, in the Chairperson's absence, perform the
duties of the Chairperson. The Secretary shall record the minutes
of the meetings. The Commission shall designate a Commissioner to
represent the Commission at City Council meetings if the Commission
wishes to make a presentation to the City Council or if the City Council
is considering an item that is under the purview of the Arts and Heritage
Commission.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
Records of the Arts and Heritage Commission proceedings, including
such things as agendas and meeting minutes shall be kept as public
records and filed with the City Clerk.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
A.
The Arts and Heritage Commission shall hold regular meetings once
monthly or as necessary on call of the Commission chair. Meetings
will be held in the City Hall Chamber (Skinner Store), unless adjourned
to or scheduled for another place of meeting and written notice has
been given. Meetings will normally be held every month at an established
time. All meetings and matters of business of the Commission will
be conducted in accordance with provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act,
Government Code Section 54950 through 54926, currently enacted and
amended by the State of California. The Arts and Heritage Commission
will provide regular updates to the City Council either through formal
presentation or written reports on a quarterly basis or upon request
by the City Council.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
The Arts and Heritage Commission shall serve at the direction
of the Blue Lake City Council; the Commission shall have the following
duties:
A.
To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, and as appropriate
or directed, the City Manager, designated City staff and Commissions,
in all matters pertaining to the preservation, promotion and/or development
of arts and heritage in the City of Blue Lake;
B.
To review all policy issues as requested by the City Council, and
as appropriate or directed, the City Manager and designated City staff,
regarding arts and heritage and to provide recommendations as appropriate;
C.
Recommend to the City Council, the City Manager and as appropriate
or directed, designated City staff the creation or amendment of rules,
regulations, and ordinances relating to arts and heritage activities
in the City of Blue Lake;
D.
To advise the City Council, as appropriate or directed, the City
Manager and designated City staff on the acquisition and/or use of
property for the use and enhancement of arts and cultural activities;
E.
To foster relationships with other entities in order to promote and
develop programs and projects of mutual benefit;
F.
To work with the City Council, as appropriate or directed, the City
Manager and designated City staff on implementation of the City's
strategic plan and the strategic vision for the City and to provide
recommendations on strategic plan updates;
G.
Perform other duties relating to arts and culture as may be prescribed
by the City Council.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
The provisions of the City of Blue Lake's Conflict of Interest
Code shall apply to all members of the Blue Lake Arts and Heritage
Commission.
(Resolution 1202, 9/27/2022)
