[CC 1970 §2-9; Ord. No. 4864 §1, 2-11-1992; Ord. No. 6975, 11-11-2025]
Charter Reference — Creation, etc., of parks and recreation commission, art. IV §§1, 7.
The City Council shall appoint seven (7) members to a Parks and Recreation Commission which shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Director of Parks and Recreation in matters pertaining to parks and public recreation. All members shall be electors of the City and shall hold no other office or employment in the government of the City. Members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years each. Those members in office at the time of adoption of this Section shall serve the terms for which they were appointed. Vacancies shall be filled by appointments for unexpired terms. At their discretion, the City Council may add additional ex-officio (non-voting) positions as it deems necessary. The Board of Education of the Clayton School District shall be requested to recommend two (2) of its members as ex-officio members of the Commission, and if so recommended, such members shall be appointed. The Chairperson shall be named by the City Council for a one (1) year term.
[Ord. No. 6028 §§1—2, 8-12-2008; Ord. No. 6207 §1, 6-12-2012; Ord. No. 6958, 9-30-2025]
A. 
There is hereby established the Special Business District Advisory Board of the City of Clayton to consider and make recommendations to the City Council on the use of the Special Business District Fund (Special Tax District).
B. 
The Advisory Board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council, two (2) of which shall be members of the City Council. Members must be a resident of the City of Clayton or have a significant business interest within the Special Business District. At their discretion, the City Council may add additional ex-officio (non-voting) positions as it deems necessary. Members should have experience and interest in, and an expressed commitment to, the promotion of business activity, the development of special events, and the enhancement of public places within the Special Business District. Members shall serve without remuneration.
C. 
The original appointees shall be appointed for staggered terms such that two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year; two (2) members for a term of two (2) years; and one (1) member for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Members shall be limited to three (3) consecutive full terms. Vacancies on the Advisory Board shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for the unexpired term of the vacating member. The terms of all members shall expire on June 30th of the appropriate year or until a successor is appointed. Members of the City Council serving on the Special District Advisory Board will be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council on an annual basis.
D. 
The Advisory Board shall elect, and the City Council shall ratify the selection, of one (1) of its members as Chairperson to serve for a term of one (1) year, commencing on August 1. Meetings of the Advisory Board shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Advisory Board or City Council may determine. A quorum of the Board to do business shall consist of four (4) of the seven (7) regular members of the Board without regard to the number ex officio members who may be appointed from time to time. The Advisory Board shall keep minutes of all meetings, showing the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact and shall keep records of its official actions. In addition, the Advisory Board shall present a report to the City Council at least annually.
E. 
The Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council on ways to:
1. 
Promote overall business activity and trade within the district through various initiatives.
2. 
Evaluate and develop actionable recommendations related to public improvements and facilities within the district.
3. 
Recommend strategies for the promotion of public events which are to take place on or in public places within the district.
4. 
Advise on the development and allocation of the Special Business District Fund budget to support district initiatives and improvements.
F. 
The City Manager or Manager's designee shall serve as the staff liaison to the Advisory Board.
[Ord. No. 6105 §1, 5-25-2010; Ord. No. 6207 §1, 6-12-2012; Ord. No. 6506, 11-14-2017]
A. 
There is hereby established the Public Art Advisory Committee of the City of Clayton to assist the City in acquiring, promoting and enhancing public art and the quality of life throughout the City.
B. 
The Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Board of Aldermen. There shall also be two (2) alternate members appointed by the Board of Aldermen to serve at the request of the Committee Chairperson at any meeting in the absence or disqualification of one (1) or more regular members. All members and alternate members shall be residents and registered voters of the City of Clayton at the time of appointment and while serving on the Committee. Members and alternates shall be art professionals or have extensive background in and familiarity with the field of art. Members and alternates shall hold no other office or position in the City Government except for short term or ad hoc study or advisory committees. Members and alternates shall serve without remuneration.
C. 
The original appointees shall be appointed for staggered terms such that one (1) member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year; one (1) member for a term of two (2) years; a third (3rd) member for a term of three (3) years; one (1) alternate for a term of one (1) year, and the other alternate for a term of two (2) years. Thereafter, members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Alternate members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. Vacancies on the Committee shall be filled by the Board of Aldermen for the unexpired term of the vacating member. The terms of all members and alternates shall expire on June thirtieth (30th) of the appropriate year.
D. 
The Board of Aldermen shall appoint one (1) member as Chairperson to serve for a term of one (1) year. Meetings of the Committee shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Committee may determine. The Committee shall keep minutes of all meetings, showing the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact and shall keep records of its official actions.
E. 
The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board to review, consider and render advice and recommendations on such City and private developments, planned unit developments, special development district developments or other matters involving public art as may be referred to the Committee by the Mayor, Board of Aldermen or, as to private developments, Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board. The City Manager shall designate an appropriate staff member, taking into account the location and nature of the matter under review and the availability, experience and training of staff personnel, to support and coordinate the work of the Committee on each matter referred to the Committee.
F. 
For purposes of this Section, the term “public art” refers to works of art in any media that have been planned, executed and so situated as to evidence intent that they be observed by the members of the public located in the physical public domain, usually outside and accessible to all. “Public art” shall not include works of art that are displayed for purposes of sale or works located inside buildings and only incidentally or occasionally observable from the public domain.
G. 
In considering opportunities for public art the Committee shall consider and render advice on:
1. 
Whether the proposed artist is qualified for an assignment of the character proposed;
2. 
Whether the proposed artwork fits the project conceptually and economically and has an appropriate visual impact;
3. 
Whether the scale and value of the proposed public art piece is reasonable and appropriate for the site and the nature of the development under consideration; and
4. 
Whether the site for the proposed public art installation within the development under consideration is appropriate.
[Ord. No. 6208 §1, 6-12-2012; Ord. No. 6507, 11-14-2017]
A. 
There is hereby established the Sustainability Committee of the City of Clayton, which Committee shall consist of seven (7) voting representatives appointed by the Board of Aldermen, at least two (2) of which will be from each ward. One member shall be appointed each year by the Board of Aldermen to serve as Chairman. The Board of Aldermen may also appoint one (1) member each of such other citizen boards, committees or commissions as the Board believes appropriate to serve as an ex officio (non-voting) liaison representative to the Sustainability Committee.
B. 
The role of the Committee shall be to advise the Mayor, Board of Aldermen and City Manager with respect to the development and support of ecologically sound and sustainable programs and practices within Clayton's municipal government, the Clayton community and the metropolitan St. Louis region.
C. 
Each member shall serve for a term of three (3) years, though initial appointments of new members expanding the membership of the Committee should be for one (1) or two (2) year terms in order to stagger the terms of the Committee's membership such that, as nearly as possible, the terms of one-third (1/3) of the Committee's members expire each year. Appointments to succeed to an existing Committee membership position shall be for three (3) year terms. Vacancies on the Committee shall be filled for the unexpired term of the vacating member. No member may be appointed to serve more than three (3) full terms consecutively. The terms of all members shall expire on June thirtieth (30th) of the appropriate year.
[Ord. No. 6621, 9-24-2019]
A. 
There is hereby established the Community Equity Commission of the City of Clayton to assist the City in promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion and the quality of life throughout the City.
B. 
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, of which at least two (2) will be from each Ward, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Board of Aldermen. In addition, two (2) Aldermen selected by the Board on an annual basis, may serve as liaisons to the Commission. At their discretion, the Board of Aldermen may add additional ex-officio (non-voting) positions as it deems necessary. All members shall be residents and registered voters of the City of Clayton at the time of appointment and while serving on the Commission. Members should, to the extent possible, be broadly representative of economic status, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Members should have experience and interest in, and an expressed commitment to, diversity and inclusion issues. Members shall hold no other office or position in the City government except for short term or ad hoc study or advisory committee. Members shall serve without remuneration.
C. 
The original appointees shall be appointed for staggered terms such that two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year; two (2) members for a term of two (2) years; and three (3) members for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the Board of Aldermen for the unexpired term of the vacating member. The terms of all members shall expire on June 30th of the appropriate year.
D. 
The Commission shall elect one (1) of its members as Chairperson to serve for a term of one (1) year. Meetings of the Commission shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Commission may determine. The Commission shall keep minutes of all meetings, showing the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact and shall keep records of its official actions. In addition, the Commission shall regularly report to the Board of Aldermen.
E. 
The Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on ways to:
1. 
Promote community awareness and education on the value of diversity to the community;
2. 
Promote equity on the basis of economic status, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, lawful source of income, physical or mental disability, familial status, sexual orientation, and gender identity;
3. 
Evaluate and develop actionable equity recommendations to be used to examine and strengthen policies, practices, services and programs, which will establish the Commission as a community resource and regional leader;
4. 
Promote responsiveness of government to concerns of people that may be subject to bias or discrimination in the community; and
5. 
Encourage the creation and continuation of community equity, diversity and inclusion awareness efforts, programs, and activities that are available and accessible to all community members.
F. 
The City Manager or their designee shall serve as the staff liaison to the Commission. If the Commission receives complaints of alleged discrimination occurring within the City the Commission shall forward the complaint to the City Manager who may refer the complainant to one (1) or more State or Federal agencies empowered to investigate and remedy such matters.
[Ord. No. 6959, 9-30-2025]
A. 
There is hereby established the Economic Development Committee of the City of Clayton to assist the City in promoting sustainable economic growth and vitality, fostering a favorable business environment, and attracting and retaining diverse businesses and talent within the City.
B. 
The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members, each of whom resides, or has a principal office, in the City of Clayton, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. In addition, two (2) Councilmembers appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council on an annual basis, may serve as non-voting liaisons to the Committee. At their discretion, the City Council may add additional ex-officio (non-voting) positions as it deems necessary. Members should have experience and interest in, and an expressed commitment to, economic development, business, real estate, or urban planning. Members should represent a variety of industries and commercial interests. While member representation from each Ward is preferred, equal representation shall not be required when appointments are made. Members shall serve without remuneration.
C. 
The original appointees shall be appointed for staggered terms such that two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year; two (2) members for a term of two (2) years; and three (3) members for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Members shall be limited to three (3) consecutive full terms. Vacancies on the Committee shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for the unexpired term of the vacating member. The terms of all members shall expire on June 30th of the appropriate year or until a successor is appointed.
D. 
The Committee shall elect, and the City Council shall ratify the selection, of one (1) of its members as Chairperson to serve for a term of one (1) year, commencing on August 1. Meetings of the Committee shall be held quarterly at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Committee or City Council may determine. A quorum of the Committee to do business shall consist of four (4) of the seven (7) regular members of the Committee without regard to the number ex officio members who may be appointed from time to time. The Committee shall keep minutes of all meetings, showing the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact and shall keep records of its official actions. In addition, the Committee shall present a report to the City Council at least annually.
E. 
The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council on ways to:
1. 
Promote economic development initiatives that align with the City's economic development policy, comprehensive plan, and strategic goals.
2. 
Evaluate and develop actionable recommendations related to business retention, expansion, and attraction strategies, including potential incentives programs.
3. 
Review and provide recommendations on economic development aspects of proposed zoning changes, master plans, and capital improvement projects.
4. 
Identify and analyze economic trends, challenges, and opportunities affecting the City of Clayton.
5. 
Advise on partnerships with regional economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders to enhance the City's economic competitiveness.
F. 
The City Manager or the Manager's designee shall serve as the staff liaison to the Committee.
[Ord. No. 6981, 12-9-2025]
A. 
There is hereby established the Citizen Finance Committee of the City of Clayton to assist the City in the development and communication of financial goals and strategies.
B. 
The Committee shall consist of seven (7) voting members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council, two (2) of whom shall be members of the City Council. Members shall be citizens and registered voters of the City of Clayton. At their discretion, the City Council may add additional ex-officio (non-voting) positions as it deems necessary. Members should have experience and interest in, and a commitment to, public finance, taxation, banking, economics, or investment strategy. Members shall serve without remuneration.
C. 
The original citizen appointees shall be appointed for staggered terms such that two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year; two (2) members for a term of two (2) years; and one (1) member for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, citizen members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Members shall be limited to three (3) consecutive full terms. Vacancies on the Committee shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for the unexpired term of the vacating member. The terms of all members shall expire on June 30th of the appropriate year or until a successor is appointed. Members of the City Council serving on the Citizen Finance Committee will be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council on an annual basis following the municipal election.
D. 
The Committee shall elect, and the City Council shall ratify the selection of, one (1) of its members as Chairperson to serve for a term of one (1) year, commencing on July 1. Meetings of the Committee shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Committee or City Council may determine. A quorum of the Committee to do business shall consist of four (4) of the seven (7) regular members of the Committee without regard to the number ex officio members who may be appointed from time to time. The Committee shall keep minutes of all meetings, showing the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact and shall keep records of its official actions. In addition, the Committee shall present a report of its activities to the City Council at least annually.
E. 
The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council on financial matters, including:
1. 
Communication of the financial condition of the City to the public.
2. 
Evaluation and development of short- and long-term financial strategies.
3. 
Identification of sources of enhanced revenue, including taxes and user fees.
4. 
Evaluation of legislation that may impact municipal revenue streams.
F. 
The City Manager or the Manager's designee shall serve as the staff liaison to the Committee.