There is hereby created a committee for the City, to be known and designated as the "Legislative Advocacy and Policy Committee," the creation, organization, powers and duties of which shall be provided for as further set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 796, 2023)
The Committee will consist of five members appointed by the Mayor and Council. No more than one shall be a nonresident. The Mayor and Council may appoint a nonresident member provided the member owns property within the City limits and resides within the Brownsville Rural Fire District. Board members shall receive no compensation. Members shall serve a three-year term. All terms begin in January regardless of actual appointment date. If a vacancy occurs, the Mayor and Council shall appoint a new member for the unexpired term. No person shall hold appointment as a member for more than two consecutive terms, but any person may be reappointed again to the Committee after a one-year absence or in the event no other person is interested in appointment to the Committee.
(Ord. 796, 2023)
The Legislative Advocacy and Policy Committee shall meet and organize by the election of a chairperson from among its members and shall hold regularly scheduled meetings during legislative session. The Committee shall hold meetings as needed at any other time by following Oregon Public Meetings Law. The City Administrator or designee shall serve as secretary to the Committee and keep a record of its actions. All minutes shall be included in the public record.
(Ord. 796, 2023)
The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Legislative Advocacy and Policy Committee are as follows:
A. 
Advise the Council on State legislative matters impacting City operations.
B. 
Advise the Council on Federal legislative matters impacting City operations.
C. 
Advise the Council on formulating strategies and rules for the implementation of the City's advocacy efforts.
D. 
Advise the Council on local policy development as it relates to State and Federal advocacy efforts.
E. 
Directly advocate for City issues following guidelines approved by the Mayor and Council.
F. 
Keep the Council updated on all advocacy activities.
G. 
Other such duties as directed by the Council.
(Ord. 796, 2023)
A. 
The City Administrator shall assist the Committee as needed and shall have all authority to discuss and consider all matters relating to Committee business.
B. 
The City Administrator shall maintain a record of all Committee deliberations and materials. All records are subject to public records requests.
(Ord. 796, 2023)
Volunteers may be utilized by the Committee at the discretion of the Legislative Advocacy and Policy Committee and with the approval of the Mayor and Council or the City Administrator. Such volunteers may provide testimony, write letters, implement objectives and research any issues related to the Committee's purpose.
(Ord. 796, 2023)
The City of Brownsville proposes to finance operation of the Legislative Advocacy and Policy Committee from the general fund of the City of Brownsville.
(Ord. 796, 2023)