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Type: Public Market Advisory Commission
Meeting location: 301 E. Huron St., 2nd Fl. Council Chambers
How Established: By Ordinance No. 22-07, approved on July 16, 2007. Section 1:195, Chapter 8, Title I of the Ann Arbor City Code; Ordinance amended July 16, 2007. Purpose: The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the Park Advisory Commission and the Market Manager. The Commission shall carry out the the following functions and perform the following duties: It shall provide recommendations concerning the Public Market to the Park Advisory Commission and City Council regarding policies and actions requiring City Council approval. It shall periodically review the Market Operating Rules under Chapter 31 (Public Market) of the City Code and recommend changes to the Community Services Administrator for review. It shall advise the Market Manager regarding the promotion and advertising of the market and the various activities which take place there. It shall advise the Market Manager regarding outreach education activities as they pertain to farmers markets and sustainable agriculture. It shall advise the Market Manager regarding vendor recruitment. Length of Terms: 3-years Meeting Times and Frequency: In January of each year for an organization meeting at which 1 member of the Commission shall be selected by the members to serve as Chairperson, and a schedule of meeting dates and times will be drawn up for publication, and such other business shall be transacted as shall properly come before it. Current Meeting Time is 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Membership / Committee Composition: 5 members appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by City Council. 1 Annual vender at the market 1 Daily vendor at the market 1 representative of the surrounding Kerrytown neighborhood 2 regular customers of the market. Contact Info: Sarah Benoit, Market Manager 734-794-6255 ex. 42575