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Article II — ADMINISTRATION›Chapter 2 — DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS›Part 9 — ARCADIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Arcadia Municipal Code Div. 1 Creation, Membership and Meetings
Arcadia Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Arcadia
Cite as: Arcadia Municipal Code Division 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
2290. - CREATION.¶
An Arcadia Museum Commission is hereby established for the purpose of advising the City Council on matters relating to the "Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage."
(Part 9, Divisions 1 and 2 added to Chapter 2 by Ord. 1741 adopted 4-6-82; repealed by Ord. 1840 adopted 7-1-86: amended by adding Ord. 2151 adopted 11-20-01)
(Amended by Ord. 2310 adopted 7-16-2013)
2290.1. - MEMBERSHIP.¶
The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the City Council. In addition, the Gilb Museum of Arcadia heritage shall have one (1) ex-officio non-voting member who shall be a member of City staff appointed by the City Manager or designee.
(Part 9, Divisions 1 and 2 added to Chapter 2 by Ord. 1741 adopted 4-6-82; repealed by Ord. 1840 adopted 7-1-86; amended by adding Ord. 2151 adopted 11-20-01)
(Amended by Ord. 2295 adopted 3-20-12; amended by Ord. 2310 adopted 7-16-2013)
2290.2. - TERMS, APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVAL.¶
Members of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage shall be appointed and removed in accordance with Section 802 of the City Charter; provided, however, that the ex-officio member shall be a member of City staff.
(Part 9, Divisions 1 and 2 added to Chapter 2 by Ord. 1741 adopted 4-6-82; repealed by Ord. 1840 adopted 7-1-86; amended by adding Ord. 2151 adopted 11-20-01)
(Amended by Ord. 2310 adopted 7-16-2013)
2290.3. - MEETINGS; CHAIRPERSON.¶
Meetings of the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage shall take place and be conducted, and its officers shall be elected, in accordance with Section 804 of the City Charter; provided, however, that the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage shall meet at a regularly scheduled time and place on a monthly basis as designated by Commission By-laws.
(Part 9, Divisions 1 and 2 added to Chapter 2 by Ord. 1741 adopted 4-6-82; repealed by Ord. 1840 adopted 7-1-86; amended by adding Ord. 2151 adopted 11-20-01)
(Amended by Ord. 2310 adopted 7-16-2013)
2290.4. - DUTIES.¶
Subject to review and approval of the City Council, the Arcadia Museum Commission shall:
a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the "Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage," collections and programs.
b. Develop a mission statement and identify goals for the Museum.
c. Create a collections committee and develop a collections policy.
d. Encourage the interest and participation of the community in preserving and celebrating the history of Arcadia.
e. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Council.
(Part 9, Divisions 1 and 2 added to Chapter 2 by Ord. 1741 adopted 4-6-82; repealed by Ord. 1840 adopted 7-1-86; amended by adding Ord. 2151 adopted 11-20-01)
(Amended by Ord. 2310 adopted 7-16-2013)
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