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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2472ORDINANCE NO. 4- g.;Z— AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent, Washington, relating to the Kent Saturday Market; creating a new Chapter 2.38 in the Kent City Code; establishing a Kent Saturday Market Board. WHEREAS, the City of Kent has long supported the Kent Saturday Market for its residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the work and participation of the citizens, merchants, and vendors by official creation of a citizens advisory body to be known as the Kent Saturday Market Board; NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A new Chapter 2.38 is added to the Kent City Code as follows: "2.38.010 Saturday Market Board Created. The Kent Saturday Market Board is hereby created. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The regular term for each member shall be three (3) years; provided however, that two members shall be initially appointed for one year terms, and two members shall be appointed for two year terms. No member may serve more than two full three (3) year terms. Members shall serve without compensation for their services but may receive necessary expenses actually incurred in connection with their services to the Kent Saturday Market Board. 2.38.020 Meetings and Organization. The Board shall hold meetings at regular intervals as provided in bylaws adopted by the Board and shall meet not less frequently than every ninety days. Members of the Board shall select a chairperson from among themselves and such other officers as they may deem necessary and may establish rules for the conduct of their meetings and business of the Board. The position of a member shall be forfeited and become vacant if the member fails to attend three regular, consecutive meetings of the Board, unless such absence is excused by a majority of the members of the Board. 2.38 .030 Responsibilities of the Board. A The Board shall make reports and recommendations to the City Council, Mayor and City Administrator concerning the operation and mainte- nance of the Kent Saturday Market. The Board shall serve as an advisory body to the City Council, Mayor and City Administrator in all matters pertaining to the facilities, opera- tion and maintenance of the Kent Saturday Market, and the Saturday Market budget. (B) The Board shall encourage the public to express their ideas and opinions in an open forum conducted by the Board. The Board shall then review, advise and make recommendations to the City Council, Mayor and City Administrator concerning the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning the operations of the Kent Saturday Market; and rules of conduct and behavior for persons participating in the Market. The Board shall advise and make recommendations relative to the the scope and quality of opera- tions provided or to be provided by the Saturday Market. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. ISABEL HOGAN, MAYOR ATTEST: MARIE J:NS EN, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: P. STEP JVIN DiJULIO, CITY ATTORNEY - 2 - PASSED the day of 1984. e C�'-i:- PUBLISHED the /.S day of-yt-z-- 1984. c I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinanc No , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as here indicated. 210-10 - 3 - ( SEAL ) MARIE JE98tN, CITY CLERK