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The Chicago Pullman Committee shall have and may exercise the following duties, powers, and responsibilities:
(a) To plan, initiate, supervise, and coordinate programs and projects that (1) promote tourism and visitation to the Pullman National Monument, (2) facilitate the preservation and maintenance of the Pullman National Monument, and (3) raise community awareness as to the historical importance and significance of the Pullman National Monument.
(b) To solicit and accept public and private contributions of funds and services, and, following due appropriation of such funds and in consultation with and with permission from the National Park Service, to utilize the funds and services in ways that promote and support the Pullman National Monument.
(c) To act as a liaison between the city government and community organizations, promoting cooperation between the government and these organizations, and among these organizations, in order to seek input, recommendations, and contributions to enhance the Pullman National Monument.
(d) To act as a liaison between the city government and the National Park Service and other federal government agencies, promoting cooperation between the city and federal governments, in order to enhance the Pullman National Monument.
(e) To report from time to time to the Mayor and the City Council on important problems, conditions, or proposals pertinent to the development, maintenance, and protection of the Pullman National Monument.
(f) To solicit input from members of the public, community groups, and businesses to assist and advise the committee on matters relating to the committee's duties.
(g) To adopt, publish, and make available rules of procedure and other regulations for the conduct of committee meetings and other business.
(h) To exercise any other power or authority necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of these provisions.
(Added Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 4107, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 3-16-16, p. 20788, § 3)