The Commission shall have and exercise the following powers and duties:
(A) Meet and elect from its members a chairperson and secretary;
(B) Establish a meeting schedule, meeting location and provisions for calling, holding and conducting meetings;
(C) The Commission shall be authorized to utilize meeting space at the city hall; to utilize the facilities, furnishings and equipment of city hall; to be provided appropriate supplies and materials by the city; and shall be entitled to request the advice and assistance of city staff;
(D) The City Manager shall be a liaison and advisor to the Commission and shall advise, assist and aid in the direction of Commission activities;
(E) The Mayor shall be an ex-officio member of the Commission;
(F) The Commission may employ technical experts necessary to assist the Commission in accomplishing its mission, subject to the approval of the City Council;
(G) The Commission shall be subject to the Open Records, being Iowa Code Chapter 22, and Open Meetings Statutes, being Iowa Code Chapter 21, of the state; and
(H) The Commission shall:
(1) Identify and catalog groups and organizations in the community engaged in activities related to the Commission’s purpose and communicate with these groups;
(2) Identify goals to be accomplished by the Commission;
(3) Prepare and implement action plans to achieve Commission goals; and
(4) Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council in support of the commission’s goals and purpose.
(Prior Code, § 2-10-3) (Ord. 827, passed 3-5-2018)