Chapter 2.77
AUBURN TOURISM BOARD

Sections:

2.77.010    Creation.

2.77.020    Membership.

2.77.030    Appointment.

2.77.040    Terms and vacancies.

2.77.050    Officers – Meetings.

2.77.060    Role of the advisory board.

2.77.070    Compensation.

2.77.080    Annual reports of progress.

2.77.090    Severability.

2.77.010 Creation.

There is hereby created the Auburn tourism board. The board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the mayor and city council, as the tourism board, to be distinguished from the city’s lodging tax advisory committee, established by city ordinance codified under Chapter 2.76 ACC, and pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. (Ord. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

2.77.020 Membership.

The Auburn tourism board shall consist of at least five members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council, who shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. The members shall be residents of the city. In addition thereto, one elected official shall serve, ex officio, as chair of the Auburn tourism board. (Ord. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

2.77.030 Appointment.

The members of the tourism board shall be appointed from among members of the public who are representatives of businesses, entities or agencies related to the tourism industry or businesses, entities or agencies that would provide goods and/or services to tourists or tourist-related businesses. (Ord. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

2.77.040 Terms and vacancies.

Subject to the provisions of ACC 2.43.020 and the pleasure of the city council, members of the 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, other than the elected official serving, ex officio, as chair of the Auburn tourism board, for the initial appointment of members one member shall be initially appointed for a three-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; one member shall be initially appointed for a two-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; and one member shall be initially appointed for a one-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. In case of any vacancies on the commission, vacancies shall be filled consistent with the procedures set forth in ACC 2.43.020 for the unexpired terms for which such vacancies are filled. (Ord. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

2.77.050 Officers – Meetings.

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

B. It shall be the duty of the chairperson (the elected official serving ex officio) to preside over all meetings of the 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. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

2.77.060 Role of the advisory board.

The tourism board is created to assist the city council formulate strategies for tourism-related activities, projects and programs geared to promote the city of Auburn as a tourist destination, and enhance the ability of local businesses to serve the needs of tourists and the tourist industry in Auburn.

The Auburn tourism board shall also make such other recommendations to the city council on tourism promotion and tourism-related issues as are consistent with the functions of the board as provided herein. (Ord. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

2.77.070 Compensation.

The regular members of the tourism board shall serve without compensation related to the duties thereof. This does not preclude the elected official serving, ex officio, as chairperson from receiving any compensation due the person by reason of his/her capacity as a member of the city council. (Ord. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

2.77.080 Annual reports of progress.

The tourism 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. 6041 § 1, 2006.)

2.77.090 Severability.

If any portion of this chapter, or its application to any persons or circumstances, is held invalid, the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any other portion thereof, and its application to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. (Ord. 6041 § 1, 2006.)