Chapter 2.78
MUSEUM AND MUSEUM BOARD

Sections:

2.78.010    Establishment of a museum and purpose.

2.78.020    Museum board establishment and purpose.

2.78.030    Composition, powers and terms.

2.78.040    Duties and responsibilities.

2.78.010 Establishment of a museum and purpose.

The museum will be called the Grafton House Museum, as established in Resolution No. 01-2000. The museum may be expanded to include additional features, collections or structures located on this site or at other locations in the city limits. The museum exists to promote and inspire an understanding and appreciation of the heritage of Burlington. (Ord. 1484 § 1, 2001).

2.78.020 Museum board establishment and purpose.

An advisory board is formed, entitled the museum board. The board shall be advisory to the museum, mayor and city council. The purpose of the board shall be to make recommendations and create policies concerning the general operations of the museum including collections, interpretation, exhibitions, programs, and building usage. (Ord. 1484 § 1, 2001).

2.78.030 Composition, powers and terms.

A. The museum board shall consist of seven members and one nonvoting member, including a representative of each of the following:

1. Burlington parks board;

2. Burlington parks foundation;

3. Citizen;

4. City council;

5. Genealogical society;

6. Parks and recreation director, nonvoting member;

7. Pioneer;

8. Skagit Valley Historical Society.

B. The members shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council for a term of three years. The initial appointments to the museum board shall be staggered. One member shall be appointed for one year, three members shall be appointed for two years and three members shall be appointed for a three-year term. Thereafter, the terms shall be for three years.

C. Museum board members must be residents of the Burlington recreation service area as defined in the parks and recreation comprehensive plan. Each member shall be appointed in accordance with museum bylaws. The chair shall be appointed by the mayor. Upon vacancy, the mayor shall appoint a board member to fill the unexpired portion of the term. (Ord. 1701 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1484 § 1, 2001).

2.78.040 Duties and responsibilities.

The responsibilities of the museum board shall include all responsibilities necessary to carry out the purpose of the board as set forth in BMC 2.78.020, which duties shall include, but not be limited to:

A. Review and recommend short-range and long-range planning for the museum;

B. Review and recommend development of programs and services for the museum;

C. Make regulations concerning the use, management and supervision of all property under the care of the museum including policies and procedures;

D. Establish policies and coordinate the screening and management of exhibits and collections;

E. Take the lead on implementing projects and programs;

F. Perform additional duties as identified by the mayor or city council. (Ord. 1484 § 1, 2001).