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A resolution appointing members to the Graham Creek Advisory Board
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A resolution appointing members to the Graham Creek Advisory Board
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WHEREAS, during its regular scheduled meeting on August 4, 2014, Council approved Resolution 14-0322 Creation of a Graham Creek Nature Preserve Advisory Board, and
WHEREAS, the Board will consist of seven (7) members. The members of the board shall serve for three-year staggered terms at the pleasure of the City Council without compensation. The Board must elect its own chairperson and vice-chairperson in September of every year and will not be permitted to serve over three consecutive years, and
WHEREAS, Members of the Graham Creek Nature Preserve Advisory Board shall reflect knowledge in ecology, biology, habitat management, recreation related to nature parks, environmental education, and/or nature parks. There shall be one member from each Council district selected for a total of five (5). The Mayor shall select two (2) members at large for a total membership of seven (7). The at large members shall reside, work or own property within the City of Foley. The Council shall have one Council Member as an advisory representative between the Board and Council and shall not be included in the seven member count. The first year will be the Council Member from District 1, and each year following the Council representative shall rotate to each of the districts in consecutive order, and
WHEREAS, Generally, meetings shall commence on the first Thursday of each month with the exception of December at City Hall, 407 East Laurel Avenue, in the Conference Room. Roberts Rules of Order will be followed in all meetings. Four of the seven members must be present for a quorum. The Board has the option to reschedule its monthly meeting if necessary to obtain a quorum. Meetings notices shall be posted at least seven days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Public Library, Community Development, the Visitors Center and on the City's website, and
WHEREAS, a member must be present for 75 percent of the meetings in a 12-month period or the chair may declare the member's office vacant, and
WHEREAS, members duties are as follows:
1) Act in an advisory capacity regarding the direction of Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
2) Act in an advisory capacity with consultants in the development of updates for the Graham Creek Nature Preserve Master Plan.
3) Act in an advisory capacity to Graham Creek Nature Preserve staff on future improvements, beautification projects, recreational amenities, and habitat management programs.
4) Act in an advisory capacity for educational progam changes, signage, publications and marketing efforts for Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
5) Act in an advisory capacity for permits for public events held at Graham Creek Nature Preserve and offer recommendation of approval or denial of said permits to City Council, and
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama Ethics Commission says that public officials/board members fall under the State Ethics Law, and therefore should have the opportunity to educate themselves regarding this law, and
WHEREAS, the Alabama Ethics Commission has recently developed an online video training of the Alabama Ethics Law, which can be accessed at their website at www.ethics.alabama.gov, and
WHEREAS, all newly appointed and reappointed board members must submit a copy of their training certification to the City of Foley as a condition to being appointed/reappointed to the boards.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Appoints Tommy Patterson from Council District 1 to the Graham Creek Advisory Board beginning September 2, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2018 based on the condition that he/she submits a copy of the Alabama Ethics Law certification to the City Clerk to be included in the City's General Files.
SECTION 2: Appoints Greg Knight from Council District 2 to the Graham Creek Nature Preserve Advisory Board beginning September 2, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2016 based on the condition that he/she submits a copy of the Alabama Ethics Law certification to the City Clerk to be included in the City's General Files.
SECTION 3: Appoints Chad Watkins from Council District 3 to the Graham Creek Nature Preserve Advisory Board beginning September 2, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2016 based on the condition that he/she submits a copy of the Alabama Ethics Law certification to the City Clerk to be included in the City's General Files.
SECTION 4: Appoints Zana Price from Council District 4 to the Graham Creek Nature Preserve Advisory Board beginning September 2, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2017 based on the condition that he/she submits a copy of the Alabama Ethics Law certification to the City Clerk to be included in the City's General Files.
SECTION 5: Appoints Tim Closson from Council District 5 to the Graham Creek Advisory Board beginning September 2, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2017 based on the condition that he/she submits a copy of the Alabama Ethics Law certification to the City Clerk to be included in the City's General Files.
SECTION 6: Mayor appoints two at large members and they are Homer Singleton and Phillip Hinesley beginning September 2, 2014 and ending on September 30, 2015 based on the condition that he/she submits a copy of the Alabama Ethics Law certification to the City Clerk to be included in the City's General Files.
SECTION 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.