(A) There shall be and hereby is created a Village of Calumet Park Bicentennial Commission for the purpose of helping the people of Calumet Park to plan and implement a rewarding and worthwhile commemoration with results that will last beyond 1976.
(B) That Commission shall be composed of an executive committee comprised of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and Chairperson of sub-committees, which executive committee shall be a working committee and shall meet as necessary in order to accomplish and effectuate the goals and purposes of the commission.
(C) That Commission shall recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Calumet Park its recommendations concerning necessary action to effectuate its purposes and goals.
(D) The following sub-committees shall be and are created which shall include:
(1) Finance and Fund Raising Sub-Committee, which sub-committee shall be headed by a treasurer and be responsible for the budget, audit, bookkeeping, fund raising plans and events, and securing gifts and grants;
(2) Heritage "76" Committee, which shall be responsible for historic programs, educational programs, the marking of historical sites, routes and trails, the publication of reprint of local history, special exhibits in libraries, places of business and government, and projects to remind the community of America's revolutionary heritage, which committee shall utilize the expertise of educators, librarians, printers, societies and sons and daughters of the American Revolution;
(3) Communication Sub-Committee, which committee shall be responsible for publicity and informing the general public, securing speakers and encouraging bicentennial programs at local organization meetings and which sub-committees shall utilize the expertise of writers, reporters, public relations people, artists, printers and photographers;
(4) Festival Sub-Committee which shall be responsible for art and culture programs, fairs and exhibits and hospitality and shall utilize the expertise of musicians, dancers, art societies, teachers, veterans and other civic groups; and
(5) Horizon "76" Committee which shall be responsible for the community goals program to examine needs and priorities for community action in the areas as environment and beautification utilizing human resources and shall utilize the expertise of conservationists, civic, youth and garden groups, businesspersons, educators and government officials.
(E) Each sub-committee shall be responsible to and report to the executive committee.
(F) No member of the Commission, including the executive committee and any member of the sub-committees shall enter any contractual obligation, pay bills or solicit or collect money without the approval and consent of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Calumet Park.
(Ord. 76-234, passed 3-25-1976)