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Resolution to Restate the Purpose and Membership of the Council of the Commons
Memorandum
This resolution restates the purpose and membership of the Council of the Commons. The Council of the Commons was created on October 5, 2020 by resolution of the City Council (R-20-397). This resolution reaffirms Council’s support for the development the Center of the City, clarifies the purpose of this new body, and adds one new at-large member.
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Whereas, In December 2020 Ann Arbor City Council members asked for greater clarity around the purpose and terms of membership of the Council of the Commons;
RESOLVED, The purpose and membership of the Ann Arbor Council of the Commons are restated as follows:
(1) Membership. The Council of the Commons shall have 13 members consisting of:
a. The City Administrator, or their designee (non-voting member);
b. Twelve voting members affirmed by City Council and appointed to two-year terms unless otherwise stated:
i. 4 citizens-at-large nominated by the City Council members serving on the Council of Commons;
ii. One Park Advisory Commission member recommended by the Park Advisory Commission;
iii. One City Planning Commission member recommended by the City Planning Commission;
iv. Two members of the Community Commons Initiating Committee nominated by the Community Commons Initiating Committee;
v. Two members of the Library Green Conservancy nominated by the Library Green Conservancy; and
vi. Two members of the City Council appointed by the City Council for a one-year term in the same manner as City Council appointments to other City boards and commissions.
c. Members recommended by other City boards or commissions shall continue to serve until they are no longer members of the recommending board or commission or until the board or commission recommends a different member.
(2) Purpose. The Council of the Commons is an advisory body to City Council and the City Administrator that will build upon the work of the Center of the City Task Force by providing written recommendations annually on such subjects as funding needs, an operations and maintenance model, and the role of the Council of the Commons.
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Briggs and Hayner