Chapter 2.96
AUBURN INTERNATIONAL FARMERS MARKET ADVISORY BOARD

Sections:

2.96.010    Auburn international farmers market advisory board created.

2.96.020    Membership.

2.96.030    Appointment.

2.96.040    Terms and vacancies.

2.96.050    Officers – Meetings.

2.96.060    Role of the advisory board.

2.96.070    Compensation.

2.96.080    Annual reports of progress.

2.96.010 Auburn international farmers market advisory board created.

There is created an advisory board to be known as “the Auburn international farmers market advisory board of the city of Auburn.” (Ord. 6229 § 1, 2009.)

2.96.020 Membership.

There shall be seven members of the Auburn international farmers market advisory board who shall be appointed by the Auburn mayor and confirmed by the Auburn city council, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. There shall be one member from the city of Algona, five members from the city of Auburn, and one member from the city of Pacific. A majority of the Auburn members shall be residents or business owners within the city. At the time of their appointment, the Algona and Pacific members shall be residents or business owners within their respective cities. The mayor and council may also appoint as council liaison to the board a member of the city council to serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the advisory board. (Ord. 6229 § 1, 2009.)

2.96.030 Appointment.

The members of the Auburn international farmers market advisory board shall be appointed from among members of the public, as specified in ACC 2.96.020, to include, to the extent reasonably possible, representation from people involved with or interested in the various and diverse farming, craft, and other market-related vending activities of the community. (Ord. 6229 § 1, 2009.)

2.96.040 Terms and vacancies.

Subject to the provisions of ACC 2.96.020 and the pleasure of the city council, members of the Auburn international farmers market advisory board shall serve for a term of three years or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. It is provided, however, that for the initial appointment, three members shall be initially appointed for three-year terms, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; two members shall be initially appointed for two-year terms, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; and two members shall be initially appointed for one-year terms, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. In case of any vacancies on the advisory board, vacancies shall be filled consistent with the procedures set forth in ACC 2.96.020 for the unexpired terms for which such vacancies are filled. Members shall be subject to removal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2.30 ACC as it currently exists or as it may be hereafter amended. (Ord. 6229 § 1, 2009.)

2.96.050 Officers – Meetings.

A. At its first meeting of each year, the advisory board members shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among the members of the advisory board. The advisory board shall meet as needed to perform the duties of the advisory board and to fulfill the role of being an advisory body to the city council.

B. It shall be the duty of the chairperson to preside over all meetings of the advisory board. The vice chairperson shall preside at all meetings where the chairperson is absent. Minutes shall be kept and meeting agendas prepared in coordination between members of the board and staff members. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to carry any recommended action. (Ord. 6229 § 1, 2009.)

2.96.060 Role of the advisory board.

The Auburn international farmers market advisory board is created to assist the city council in advising the city council in connection with farmers market-related issues and activities as may be referred to the advisory board by the city council which may include:

A. Facilitate cooperation and coordination with farmers, food and craft vendors regarding farmers market-related issues, and recommend an appropriate mix of vendors for the farmers market.

B. Recommend to the city council programs to enhance awareness of, and interest in, the farmers market of the city, which may be in cooperation with any appropriate private, civic or public agency of the city, county, state or of the federal government.

C. Recommend ways and means of obtaining private, local, county, state or federal funds for the promotion of the farmers market. (Ord. 6229 § 1, 2009.)

2.96.070 Compensation.

The members of the Auburn international farmers market advisory board shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 6229 § 1, 2009.)

2.96.080 Annual reports of progress.

The Auburn international farmers market advisory board shall annually provide to the city council a report on progress made in carrying out the board’s responsibilities. Additional reports may be submitted when deemed appropriate by the board or when requested by the city council. (Ord. 6229 § 1, 2009.)