[Adopted 9-9-2014 by Ord. No. 4073-14[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Art. V, Business and Industrial Advisory Board, adopted 4-11-2000 by Ord. No. 3122, as amended.
The Township Cultural Arts Council, heretofore created by ordinance pursuant to general law, is continued with functions, powers and duties prescribed by general law and ordinance. The Township Council shall appoint the members of the Council, who shall serve without compensation.
The Cultural Arts Council (hereafter known as "Council") shall promote and encourage the expression and appreciation of the visual, literary and performing arts in Franklin Township by utilizing and cultivating the rich diversity of talent available both within and to Franklin Township.
The purpose and function of the Cultural Arts Council are:
A. 
To investigate, develop and recommend community initiatives encouraging expression and appreciation of the arts in Franklin Township.
B. 
To promote initiatives and events encouraging expression and appreciation of the arts in Franklin Township.
C. 
To establish relationships with private and nonprofit organizations to further the expression and appreciation of the arts.
D. 
To leverage arts expression and appreciation to foster economic development and growth.
E. 
To maximize utilization of Franklin Township's indigenous arts resources, both institutional and individual.
F. 
To recommend public policy and legislative positions that serve to achieve the mission.
A. 
The Committee will be made up of a Steering Committee and various subcommittees as named and designated by the Steering Committee.
B. 
The Steering Committee shall consist of up to 11 members and two alternative members appointed by the Township Council. The membership makeup of the Committee and the subcommittees shall be determined by the bylaws.
[Amended 4-9-2024 by Ord. No. 4433-24]
C. 
The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Recording and Corresponding Secretary of the Steering Committee will be selected from one of its members in a process outlined in the bylaws.
[Amended 4-9-2024 by Ord. No. 4433-24]
A. 
Committee members will serve for a term of three years and alternate members will serve for a term of two years, with the exception of the appointments made in the first year.
(1) 
Three members will be appointed for a one-year term.
(2) 
Four members will be appointed for a two-year term.
(3) 
Four members will be appointed for a three-year term.
(4) 
One alternate member will be appointed for a one-year term.
(5) 
One alternate member will be appointed for a two-year term.
B. 
After the initial terms have expired, each Committee member will be appointed for a three-year term. After the initial terms have expired, each alternate member will be appointed for a two-year term.
C. 
Subcommittee terms will be outlined in the bylaws.
A. 
Steering Committee meetings will be held monthly or more frequently as determined by the Steering Committee.
B. 
Subcommittee meeting dates and times will be determined by each subcommittee.
Procedural questions will be managed according Robert's Rules unless Committee bylaws are adopted which will supersede the use of Robert's Rules.