A. Created: There is hereby created a John Wesley Powell river history museum advisory board comprised of seven (7) to nine (9) citizens, one of whom shall be a member of the city council. There shall be one ex officio representative who is an employee of the city. All members of the advisory board shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. (Ord., 7-7-2000; amd. 2003 Code)
B. Terms Of Office: Members of the advisory board shall serve a term of four (4) years. Initial terms of office of the board members shall be staggered as follows: three (3) members shall be appointed to terms of two (2) years and three (3) members shall be appointed to terms of four (4) years. The council member's term shall coincide with his council term. Members of the advisory board may be reappointed at the expiration of each term of office. (1995 Code § 55-2-2)
C. Compensation: Members of the advisory board shall serve as volunteers without pay. The city may reimburse members of the advisory board for actual out of pocket expenses upon request. (1995 Code § 55-2-3)
D. Powers And Duties: The advisory board shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To meet as often as needed, but no less than twice per year to review the operations of the museum, the exhibits on display at the museum, the staff services offered by the museum, the retail sales of articles at the museum, and such other matters as may be incorporated into the activities of the museum from time to time.
2. To investigate and recommend to the city council improvements of the museum, including additional exhibits, utilization of space, staff and personnel needs and improvements in the day to day functioning of the museum which will enhance the purposes for which the museum has been established.
3. To annually, on or before May 15 of each year, recommend to the city a budget for the operations of the museum for the next fiscal year which shall coincide with the budget year for the city, which is July 1 to June 30 of each year.
4. The advisory board shall select a chairman and vice chairman and secretary as officers of the board. (1995 Code § 55-2-4)