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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1295ORDINANCE N0. 129.5 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHIPtG CANTON PRIDE WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois are concerned and mindful that the enhancement and betterment of the City of Canton, Illinois and contiguous area as a place for its citizens to live, to rear their families, to work to commune and associate together, and to enjoy and experience satisfying recreational experiences is a continuous need requiring continuous vigilance, planning, effort and foresight not only on the part of its officials but also on the part of its private citizens as well; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council are equally mindful that many high-minded citizens of this City, possessing varied talents and abilities, if organized and afforded opportunity, would in concern serve to enhance and better this City in the premises set forth; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council are resolved that the organization and encouragement of such citizens is not only desirable but necessary to the continuous enhancement and betterment of the City of Canton, Illinois in the premises set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as follows: A commission of this City is hereby created and established which shall be known as "CAPITON PRIDE". The composition, purposes, duties, powers, internal organization, and expectancy of this Commission are as hereinafter set forth: 1) COMPOSITION: The CANTON PRIDE Commission shall be composed of eight adult citizens of the City of Canton, Illinois. Each member of said Commission shall serve without pay. Four of the said citizens shall be recommended for appointment by the aldermen of each their respective Ward; and, the remaining four shall be members at large who shall be appointed by the Mayor. The manner of appointment and terms of office shall be as hereinafter set forth. a) P~IANNER OF APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF OFFICE: Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor of ter consultation with the two Aldermen of each respective Ward and subject to the approval and confirmation of the City Council. With the exception of the initial appointees, members of the Commission shall be appointed for two year terms commencing and ending with the first Tuesday in May of applicable years. A membership vacancy which occurs during a term of Office shall be filled for the remainder of such term in the same manner as provided with respect to the original appointment. No person may serve as a member of the Commission for more than tiro consecutive terms. For the purpose of the preceding sentence the tenure of an initial appointee and the tenure of a member appointed to fill a membership vacancy shall be considered a "term", provided, however, that tenure in office for less than eighteen months shall not be considered a "term" for the purpose of the preceeding sentence. b) INITIAL APPOINTEE: This term has reference to those members of the Commission first appointed thereto in creation of Canton Pride. The terms of office of such members shall be as follows: Four members shall be appointed for a one year term and four of said members would be appointed for a two year term. The term of office for each initial appointee shall be designated by the Mayor and approved and confirmed by the City Council at the time of the appointment to membership to the Commission. 2. PURPOSES: The purpose of the Canton Pride Commission is to lead the community in beautification and instill pride. 3. DUTIES: The Canton Pride Commission shall meet not less than four times annually in implementation of the purposes of its creation. All meetings shall be public, shall have a stated purpose, shall be held after public notice as to time and place and pursuant to such other reasonable rules as the Commission itself shall make. Meetings of any sub-committees of the Commission may be at convenience and without condition, provided, however, that subsequent report thereof shall be made to the Commission. The Commission shall make report of its acts, doings, recommendations and suggestions in the premises of its creation to the Mayor and City Council not less than twice annually and at a regular meeting of the Council not less than twice annually and at a regular meeting of the Council in the months of November and May of each year. In furtherance of its purpose the Commission shall: a. At all times concern itself with beautification of the City of Canton, Illinois, both with respect to private as well as public property. b. At all times concern itself with and accept reasonable assignments in the premises of its creation from the Mayor and City Council. c. At all times stand ready to meet with individual citizens, groups of citizens, and recognized organizations in and of the City of Canton, Illinois for the purpose of implementing the premises of its creation. !~. POWERS: The Canton Pride Commission shall have no legal powers or force with which to implement the premises of its creation. The Canton Pride Commission shall rely for such implementation only on power of persuasion, reason, constructive programs and goals, and kindly and helpful concern for fellow citizens of the City of Canton, Illinois, both individually and collectively. 5. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: The Canton Pride Commission at its organizational meeting and prior to the transaction of any other business, shall elect a Chairman and a Secretary from among its membership, each of whom shall serve for a two year term and who may not succeed themselves; thereafter, a Chairman and Secretary shall be elected for one year terms and may not succeed themselves. The Secretary shall keep minutes of each meeting of the Canton Pride Commission in a book provided for that sole purpose so that a continuous and complete record thereof is kept and the minutes so kept shall be made available to any citizen of the City of Canton, Illinois. In addition to the foregoing, but not inconsistent therewith, the Canton Pride Commission shall provide, in writing filed with the City Clerk, for other matters concerning its internal organization and with respect to its officers, their nomination and election; the composition of any of its standing committees, its rules of order; its meetings (but not inconsistent herewith); and, for such other matters of like nature. 6. That this Ordinance shall be in full .force and effect immediately upon its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and approval by the Mayor thereof. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting this 7th. day of November , 1990, upon a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Aldermen Chavman, May, Meade, Sar~~, Steck, Fuller. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Aldermen Bohler, Kovachevch. APPROVED: _ L c,~ l Donald E. Edwards, Mayor ATTEST: ~~~~ Nanc ti9hit s, City Clerk