Summer Festival Board
Articles of Incorporation of the Summer Festival Board approved on January 22, 1979 by Resolution No. R-34-1-79
For more information, visit the Summer Festival Website.
Bylaws approved October 20, 2014 by R-14-356
Purpose
The Board of Trustees has charge, control and management of the business, property, affairs and funds of the Corporation and has the power and authority to do and perform all acts and functions consistent with the by-laws. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Inc. was formed to stimulate, promote and develop interest in the performing arts by means of forming and operating a regional program of the performing arts.
Special Qualifications for Appointment
The Board of Trustees shall nominate candidates to the Board on behalf of the City and University and shall seek approval from the City and University of their respective nominations. The Board of Trustees may appoint a committee to nominate candidates having at least two Trustees to propose nominations of Trustees and officers.
The Board of Trustees shall notify the City Clerk and the Secretary of the University of the names of candidates nominated. The City Council may approve the nomination of City candidates by resolution, or the City shall notify the Festival within 90 days of receipt of the names of candidates nominated if it objects to the nomination of a candidate to the Board of Trustees. If an objection is made, the Board of Trustees shall nominate a new candidate and follow the preceding procedures until a candidate is accepted without objection.
Length of Terms
3 years
Meeting Times and Frequency
This is a permanent Board that holds regular meetings at least 4 times per year as determined by the Board. Officers are elected in November.
Membership / Committee Composition
The Board of Trustees shall consist of the Trustees having the power to vote, who shall not exceed thirty-four in number. Of these:
One shall be an ex officio voting position held by the Mayor of Ann Arbor
One shall be an ex officio voting position held by the Secretary of the University of Michigan or the Secretary’s designee.
Appointments are made by a nominating committee having at least two Trustees to propose nominations of Trustees and officers and approved by the City or University.
At all times, to the fullest extent possible, the number of Trustees on the Board whose nominations are subject to approval by the City shall equal the number of Trustees whose nominations are subject to approval by the University.
The exact number of Trustees shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Contact Info
Robb Woulfe
Festival Director
310 Depot St., Ste. B
734-763-6780
rwoulfe@umich.edu