Chapter 2.95
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE

Sections:

2.95.010    Purpose.

2.95.020    Members.

2.95.030    Terms.

2.95.040    Responsibilities.

2.95.050    Chairperson.

2.95.060    Eligibility.

2.95.070    Resignation, removal, and vacancy from committee.

2.95.080    Expenditures and employees.

2.95.010 Purpose.

There is hereby created a public art committee for the town, which shall also be known as the PAC (hereinafter referred to as “committee” in these rules of procedure), composed of a minimum of five and a maximum of seven members, who may perform all functions currently or hereinafter authorized by this chapter and future ordinances adopted by the board of trustees. [Ord. 916 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019].

2.95.020 Members.

(a) Committee members shall be appointed by the board of trustees.

(b) The board of trustees may appoint ex officio members to the committee who shall not have any voting rights. [Ord. 916 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019].

2.95.030 Terms.

The term of committee members shall be three years. [Ord. 930 § 1, 2020; Ord. 916 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019].

2.95.040 Responsibilities.

(a) The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the board of trustees as requested by the board of trustees and town manager.

(b) The committee is authorized to explore matters related to all aspects of planning, programming, procurement, installation, operations, and maintenance of public art projects and artworks in the town of Granby and make recommendations to the board of trustees and town manager.

(c) The committee shall hold at least one regular meeting each quarter. A quorum is not required to hold a meeting. No vote or recommendation to the town board shall take place without a quorum. [Ord. 916 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019].

2.95.050 Chairperson.

The committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The term of the chairperson shall be one year with eligibility for reelection. [Ord. 916 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019].

2.95.060 Eligibility.

All members of the committee shall be bona fide residents within the 80446 zip code, individuals who own property within the town, or individuals who own a business within the town. Committee members should provide a broad representation from the community and interest in promoting the best interests of the town; be objective and thoughtful. [Ord. 916 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019].

2.95.070 Resignation, removal, and vacancy from committee.

(a) Any member of the committee may resign by providing written notice to the chairperson of the committee.

(b) Members of the committee may be removed, by resolution of the board of trustees, for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. The mayor or the board of trustees, as the case may be, shall file a written statement of reasons for such removal for consideration by the board of trustees.

(c) Any vacancy on the committee, whether through the tender of resignation, expiration of the term, or removal by the board of trustees, shall be filled by trustees by appointment at a regular board meeting. [Ord. 916 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019].

2.95.080 Expenditures and employees.

The committee is not authorized to hire any employees or expend any town funds. The town manager will assign staff and make other resources available as he or she deems appropriate. [Ord. 916 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019].