Title
Resolution to Approve Amended Bylaws of the Public Market Advisory Commission
Memorandum
The Public Market Advisory Commission (PMAC) recommends approval of the attached amended bylaws. The bylaws have been revised with the assistance from the City Attorney's office. With these revisions, PMAC bylaws will be consistent with the format for other City Commissions' bylaws, eliminate references that are no longer applicable, and have improved structure and clarity. The revised bylaws were unanimously approved by PMAC at its meeting of September 19, 2013. Attached also is an overview of the amendments. The changes have been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office, consistent with Council Resolution R-08-496.
Staff
Prepared by: Jeff Straw, Deputy Manager of Parks and Recreation Services
Reviewed by: Colin Smith, Manager of Parks and Recreation Services and Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Public Market Advisory Commission desires to amend its bylaws to update the format, include clarifications, eliminate references that are no longer applicable, and make them more consistent with other City boards and commissions' bylaws;
Whereas, City Council has passed a resolution directing the City Attorney to review the bylaws of City boards and commissions and revise them for consistency and uniformity to the extent practicable while meeting the requirements of individual boards and commissions;
Whereas, The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed amended bylaws in accordance with City Council's resolution;
Whereas, The revised bylaws were unanimously approved by PMAC at its meeting of September 19, 2013.
Whereas, City Council has passed a resolution requiring all proposed amendments and bylaws of City boards and commissions to be approved by Council;
RESOLVED, That City Council approves the attached amended bylaws of the Public Market Advisory Commission.