CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

RESOLUTION NO. 21-09

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 44-89
PERTAINING TO THE GRAND JUNCTION ARTS COMMISSION AND
EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF ARTS COMMISSION MEMBERS

Recitals:

 Since its creation in September, 1989, the Grand Junction Arts Commission has grown and become an integral part of the Grand Junction arts community. The interest and expansion of arts culture in our community indicates a need to expand the membership on the Commission.

 The Grand Junction City Council recognizes the importance the arts has in our community’s quality of life and the value to local business and commerce. To support this, the Council wishes to expand the number of Commission members to allow a minimum of nine members and a maximum of thirteen members. The increase in membership will better serve the growing needs of the arts community.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION THAT RESOLUTION NO. 44-89, PARAGRAPH 5, BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

5. The Commission will consist of no fewer than nine members and not more than thirteen members, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Grand Junction City Council. Initial terms of Commission members shall either be a two-year, three-year or four-year term, as determined by the City Council. Upon expiration of the initial terms, all subsequent tenures will be three years. Vacancies will be filled by the City Council for the duration of the unexpired term. No member of the Commission shall be a member or a spouse of a member of the governing boards or employees of any local arts organization.

PASSED on this 18^th day of February, 2009.

ATTEST:

/s/: Stephanie Tuin          /s/: Gregg Palmer

City Clerk            President of Council