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ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XXVIII, SEC. 2-148, OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE BY DELETING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE DULUTH INDIGENOUS COMMISSION SERVING MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
The city of Duluth does ordain:
Section 1. That Chapter 2, Article XXVIII, Sect. 2-148, of the Duluth City Code be amended as follows:
Sec. 2-148. Commission created; purpose; membership.
There is hereby established an Indigenous commission. The purpose of this commission is to ensure that the views of the Indigenous community are incorporated in the decision making, future planning, and stewardship of the city of Duluth. The commission will endeavor to act as a guide in the development of public policy, planning and services so that the Indigenous community is adequately represented in these processes. The commission will also endeavor to increase understanding and acceptance of the Indigenous community and culture and to increase Indigenous community involvement in all aspects of community affairs in Duluth. The commission shall consist of 11 members and shall reflect Indigenous diversity in the area. A majority of the members shall be residents of Duluth. Members shall be appointed by the mayor with approval of the city council. Of the first 11 appointments, four shall be for three years, four shall be for two years and three shall be for one year. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a term of three years. Members shall not serve for more than two consecutive terms
Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its passage and publication.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This ordinance eliminates the prohibition against members of the indigenous commission serving more than two consecutive terms.