Chapter 2.28
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMISSION
Sections:
2.28.010 Establishment of Commission.
2.28.020 Membership and Criteria for Appointment.
2.28.040 Termination of Members.
2.28.050 Bylaws, Policies, Rules and Procedures.
2.28.060 Duties, Responsibilities and Authority.
2.28.070 Authority to Expend Funds.
2.28.010 Establishment of Commission.
There is created and established the Community Activities Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. (Ord. 2004-03 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2002-07 § 2, 2002; Ord. 77-27 § 1(b), 1977; Ord. 142 C.S. § 2, 1967; Code 1975 § 280).
2.28.020 Membership and Criteria for Appointment.
A. Members of the Community Activities Commission shall be nominated by the Mayor, whose nomination shall be ratified by at least three of the five members of the City Council.
B. Terms of the members shall be staggered so that at least one term, but no more than two terms, shall expire annually. Terms of office for new members shall begin at the commencement of the first regular meeting in the month of May of the appropriate year. Terms of outgoing members shall end simultaneously. The newly appointed member(s) shall be sworn in by the City Clerk.
C. In the event an appointment cannot be made in a timely manner, the incumbent may continue to serve until a new member is appointed. (Ord. 2004-03 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2002-07 § 2, 2002; Ord. 2000-05 § 1, 2000; Ord. 95-5 § 1, 1995; Ord. 91-19 § 1, 1991; Ord. 89-3 § 1, 1989; Ord. 77-27 § 1(b), 1977; Ord. 142 C.S. § 2, 1967; Code 1975 § 281).
2.28.030 Appointment Process.
A. Members of the Community Activities Commission shall be nominated by the Mayor, whose nomination shall be ratified by at least three of the five members of the City Council.
B. Terms of the members shall be staggered so that at least one term, but no more than two terms, shall expire annually. Terms of office for new members shall begin at the commencement of the first regular meeting in the month of May of the appropriate year. Terms of outgoing members shall end simultaneously. The newly appointed member(s) shall be sworn in by the City Clerk.
C. In the event an appointment cannot be made in a timely manner, the incumbent may continue to serve until a new member is appointed. (Ord. 2021-01 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2004-03 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2002-07 § 2, 2002; Ord. 93-8 § 1, 1993; Ord. 91-19 § 1, 1991; Ord. 89-3 § 1, 1989; Ord. 77-27 § 1(b), 1977; Ord. 142 C.S. § 2, 1967; Code 1975 § 281.1).
2.28.040 Termination of Members.
Members of the Community Activities Commission shall be terminated only under the following circumstances:
A. The member ceases to be a resident of the City, thereby causing less than a two-thirds majority of the Commission to be residents of the City.
B. The member is ill or absent from the City and unable to attend three consecutive regular Commission meetings, but fails to so notify either the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or the Community Services Manager.
C. The member, when neither ill nor absent from the City, fails to attend three regular consecutive Commission meetings.
D. The member is terminated by a majority vote of the City Council. (Ord. 2004-03 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2002-07 § 2, 2002; Ord. 95-5 § 1, 1995; Ord. 93-8 § 1, 1993; Ord. 91-19 § 1, 1991; Ord. 77-27 § 1(b), 1977; Ord. 142 C.S. § 2, 1967; Code 1975 § 281.2).
2.28.050 Bylaws, Policies, Rules and Procedures.
The Community Activities Commission shall adopt or maintain bylaws, policies, rules, and procedures governing parliamentary actions, election of officers and formation of committees. The bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk. (Ord. 2004-03 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2002-07 § 2, 2002; Ord. 91-19 § 1, 1991; Ord. 77-27 § 1(b), 1977; Ord. 142 C.S. § 2, 1967; Code 1975 § 281.2).
2.28.060 Duties, Responsibilities and Authority.
The Community Activities Commission’s mission is to encourage and support the interaction of neighbors, friends, families and visitors through the shared experience of special events, programs, and gatherings which bring the community together virtually on the City’s streets and in its parks by creating opportunities to interact, celebrate, enrich people’s lives, and promote inclusiveness. (Ord. 2021-01 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2018-04 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 2004-03 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2002-07 § 2, 2002; Ord. 93-8 § 1, 1993; Ord. 91-19 § 1, 1991; Ord. 86-5 § 1, 1986; Ord. 78-12 § 1, 1978; Ord. 77-27 § 1(b), 1977; Ord. 142 C.S. § 2, 1967; Code 1975 § 281.1).
2.28.070 Authority to Expend Funds.
Under the supervision and control of the City Administrator, the Commission may incur indebtedness or expend funds on behalf of the City in furtherance of its authorized objectives; provided, that the funds therefor are appropriated, approved, or budgeted by the City Council, in advance, for such purpose. (Ord. 2004-03 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2002-07 § 2, 2002; Ord. 78-12 § 1, 1978; Ord. 77-27 § 1(b), 1977; Ord. 142 C.S. § 2, 1967; Code 1975 § 282).