CHAPTER 22
RENTON RIVER DAYS ADVISORY BOARD
SECTION:
2-22-1: Creation Of The Renton River Days Advisory Board
2-22-3: Appointment; Members; Removal; Vacancies; Compensation
2-22-4: Appointment Of Subcommittees
2-22-5: Procedure And Meetings
2-22-1: CREATION OF THE RENTON RIVER DAYS ADVISORY BOARD:
There is hereby created a Renton River Days Advisory Board (Board) in furtherance of goals of the Renton Mission and Business Plan to provide a vibrant community and promote understanding and appreciation of our diversity through celebrations and festivals. (Ord. 6106, 12-12-22)
2-22-2: FUNCTION:
The function of the Board is to advise the City, through its Parks and Recreation Department or successor organization on production of the annual Renton River Days event, including but not limited to:
A. Advise the City regarding partnerships, programs, services, and other opportunities to support the Renton River Days event; and,
B. Provide input on programming, community interests and needs, event trends and other relevant emerging issues;
C. Review and comment on creative implementation of festival programming to meet the City’s visions and goals.
D. Provide an annual report to City Council within 90 days of the conclusion of the Renton River Days event, on the successes and lessons learned from that year’s event. (Ord. 6106, 12-12-22)
2-22-3 APPOINTMENT; MEMBERS; REMOVAL; VACANCIES; COMPENSATION:
The Board will consist of nine (9) members appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by City Council as follows:
A. At least six (6) members must reside within the City limits, and up to three (3) members may reside outside City limits provided that no more than two (2) may reside outside the Renton School District boundaries. If a Board member no longer meets residency requirements, they shall forfeit their membership on the Board.
B. At the time of initial appointment, three (3) members shall be appointed for one (1) year; three (3) members shall be appointed for two (2) years; and three (3) members shall be appointed for three (3) years. At the expiration of the initial term, three (3) members shall be appointed each year for three (3)-year terms to maintain “staggered” terms for members.
C. Terms shall be from January 1 of the year for which the appointment is made, through December 31 of the term expiration year.
D. Applicants for appointment shall have a demonstrated commitment to the vision and mission of the Renton River Days event.
E. At least one member shall be a “youth” member between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-five (25) at the time the member is confirmed in their appointment.
F. No sitting City Council member shall be a member of the Board; if a Board member is elected or appointed to City Council, they shall forfeit their membership on the Board effective at the date of their swearing-in as a City Council member. Nothing in this section is intended to discourage former City Council members from applying for appointment so long as they meet other appointment requirements.
G. No current City employee or consultant shall be a member of the Board; if a Board member becomes employed or contracted by the City, they shall forfeit their membership on the Board effective on their first day of employment or contract with the City. Nothing in the section is intended to discourage former City employees or consultants from applying for appointment so long as they meet other appointment requirements.
H. A majority of the members appointed and confirmed shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the Board.
I. Members of the Board may be removed at any time and for any reason by the appointing authority.
J. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled for the remainder of unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointment.
K. In alignment with other City Boards/Commissions/Committees, there is no compensation for serving on the Board. (Ord. 6106, 12-12-22)
2-22-4 APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEES:
A majority of the members of the Board may name such subcommittee or subcommittees, as in its judgment, will aid in effectuating the purpose of this Chapter and may empower any such subcommittee to review information and advise the full Board regarding its findings for the Board to take action within the purview of this Chapter. In no case shall any subcommittee be comprised of a quorum of Board members. (Ord. 6106, 12-12-22)
2-22-5 PROCEDURE AND MEETINGS:
The provisions of this Chapter shall be construed for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in this Chapter. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to amend, repeal, or modify any of the provisions of any civil rights law or any other law of the federal or state government, or any other provisions of this Code relating to discrimination because of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or marital status as defined in this Chapter.
A. Board members will receive training on compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and the Public Records Act within ninety (90) days of their appointment on confirmation, and every two (2) years thereafter.
B. A City staff person will be assigned as part of their regular duties to provide administrative support to the Board.
1. Administrative support will include but not be limited to retaining records as required under RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act), ensuring compliance with RCW 42.30 (Open Public Meetings Act), and providing coordination as needed with other City staff to provide information to the Board and to facilitate presentations on materials to the Renton Equity Commission.
2. The staff person will also prepare recommendations of the Board for presentation to City staff and/or elected officials.
C. Members may, from time to time, participate in “town hall” or similar meetings open to the public, in order to help analyze and provide recommendations for the Renton River Days event. Any such meetings will be reviewed for compliance with applicable public transparency and records retention requirements. (Ord. 6106, 12-12-22)
2-22-6 RULES AND PROCEDURES:
The Board may further establish in bylaws adopted by the Board such written rules and procedures as the Board deems necessary to carry out its foregoing duties. (Ord. 6106, 12-12-22)