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Title 2 — Administration›Chapter 3 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Emeryville Municipal Code Art. 4 Public Art Committee
Emeryville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Emeryville
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2-3.401. Public Art Committee Established.¶
The Council hereby establishes a Public Art Committee of the City of Emeryville.
(Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
2-3.402. Powers and Duties.¶
The Public Art Committee shall have the authority and duty, subject to City Council approval, to select public art works for placement in municipal development projects and shall advise the City Council on the use of the Public Art Fund, and other matters regarding implementation of the Art in Public Places Program pursuant to the adopted guidelines.
(Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
2-3.403. Membership.¶
The Public Art Committee membership shall be determined by resolution of the City Council.
(Sec. 2, Ord. 05-013, eff. Nov. 30, 2005; Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 98-008, eff. Sep. 18, 1998; Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
2-3.404. Terms of Membership.¶
The terms of the Public Art Committee shall be staggered and for a period of two (2) years, commencing July 1 of the year of appointment; except that the City Council shall appoint two (2) of the initial members to the expanded nine-member Committee to three-year terms.
(Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 98-008, eff. Sep. 18, 1998; Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
2-3.405. Compensation.¶
The Committee members shall receive no compensation. Members may receive reimbursement for actual travel and other expenses incidental to carrying out the duties of the office, provided Council first specifically authorizes the purpose and the expenditure therefor.
(Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
2-3.406. Meetings.¶
The Public Art Committee shall designate a time and place for its meetings which shall be duly noticed to the public pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et seq. (the Brown Act).
(Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
2-3.407. Rules and Regulations.¶
The Committee may establish such rules and regulations as are necessary for administration of its affairs.
(Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
2-3.408. Removal.¶
The Committee members sit at the pleasure of the Council. By majority vote, the Council may remove a member at any time.
(Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
2-3.409. Vacancies.¶
The secretary of the Committee shall report any vacancies to the City Clerk, who shall make a report to the Council of such vacancy. Upon receipt of such report, the Council shall appoint a member to fill that vacancy for the unexpired term.
(Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 90-20, eff. Jan. 17, 1991)
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