It is the policy of the City of LaSalle to establish the procedure for the updating of the Advisory Committee. A change in name shall be from the Advisory Committee to the LaSalle Promotion and Advisory Council also known by the initials of LPAC. This subchapter is referred to as the Advisory Committee General Provisions Ordinance and is on this date updated to be known as the Promotion and Advisory General Provisions Ordinance. This subchapter may additionally be amended, updated and/or repealed as the Council may in the circumstances deem appropriate and in the best interests of the City of LaSalle.
(A) Mission statement. The mission of the LaSalle Promotion and Advisory Council is to celebrate and promote the City of LaSalle - its people, resources and natural beauty and charm; to unite the residents, businesses and city officials of LaSalle to enhance our community.
(B) Organizational goals.
(1) To provide the city the opportunity to showcase the resources of the community and actively encourage the growth and development of the area to improve the local economy.
(2) To facilitate teamwork among the business community, community leadership and the citizenry to help promote community pride and spirit.
(3) To strengthen already successful events and to continue to expand the quality of the promotional endeavors so that they grow and keep pace with the times. Promotions must be allowed to continue to be a valuable marketing tool for the community.
(4) To provide local citizenry the opportunity to develop leadership within LPAC and offer them greater opportunity for ownership of the events.
(5) To promote tourism in the City of LaSalle as well as LaSalle County.
(Ord. 1086, passed 6-17-1985; Am. Ord. 1087, passed 6-17-1985; Am. Ord. 1649, passed 10-19-1998)