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ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE XXXVI ESTABLISHING A DULUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION.
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BY COUNCILOR KENNEDY, PRESIDENT ANDERSON, AND COUNCILOR VAN NETT:
The city of Duluth does ordain:
Section 1. That Chapter 2, Article XXXVI of the Duluth City Code is hereby created as following:
Article XXXVI. Duluth African Heritage Commission.
Sec. 2-148 Creation of commission. Purpose.
There is hereby established an African Heritage commission. The purpose of this commission is to ensure that the views of the African Heritage 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 African Heritage community is adequately represented in these processes. The commission will also endeavor to increase understanding and acceptance of the African Heritage community and culture and to increase African Heritage community involvement in all aspects of community affairs in Duluth. The commission shall consist of seven members and shall reflect African Heritage 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 seven appointments, three shall be for three years, two shall be for two years and two shall be for one year. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a term of three years.
Sec. 2-149. Officers; meetings; conduct of business.
The African Heritage commission shall meet within 60 days after all its members are appointed to elect its officers, which shall consist of a chair, a vice-chair and a secretary. Thereafter the commission shall meet at stated intervals fixed by resolution of the commission. The commission may adopt reasonable bylaws, rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.
Sec. 2-150. Staff support.
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