Members of the Commission shall serve without
compensation but shall be entitled to actual and necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of official duties and approved by the
Township Board. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by the
Township Board for the unexpired term of the Commission member creating
the vacancy.
The Commission shall be staffed with administrative
and clerical support from the Recreation Department. The Recreation
Director shall coordinate support and assistance from other Township
departments through the department managers such as, but not limited
to, the Department of Public Works, Public Safety, Airport, and Water's
Edge. All departments, through their department managers, shall assist
in coordination and operation of the festival, under the direction
of the Recreation Director.
The Festival and Community Events Commission
shall be responsible for the establishment of an annual festival promoting
Grosse Ile's economic, social, cultural, and recreational welfare.
The Festival and Community Events Commission shall provide oversight,
coordination, and direction for the annual Township-sponsored festival
and other special events approved by the Township Board. In addition,
the Commission shall carry out the functions and responsibilities
that the Township Board may delegate to the Commission from time to
time.