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Action on appointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions.
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Summary:
Mayor Keith Corbett has submitted the following appointment recommendations for City Council advice and consent:
Human Rights Commission - college student representative
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 1 year
Residency Requirement: not required
Purpose: The mission of the Brookings Human Rights Commission is to improve human relations in the Brookings area by fighting discrimination through education and a complaint resolution procedure. The Commission seeks to protect the rights of and prevent and eliminate bias and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their sex, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation, with respect to employment, labor union membership, housing accommodations, property rights, education, public accommodations or public services. The Commission promotes educational activities to make Brookings an inclusive and welcoming community.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Appoint Shedrick Flournoy
Public Arts Commission - SDSU School of Design Representative
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: required for majority
Purpose: Public art enhances the built environment of a city and enriches the lives of its citizens. A dedicated funding source for an established program of public art enhances the reputation of a city and serves as a vehicle for attracting new businesses and citizens. A public art program encourages a community’s artists and citizens to engage in creative activities and artistic development. A public arts commission can develop and implement a unified public art strategy for a community.
The role of the Brookings Public Arts Commission is as follows:
1. To develop a unified public art strategy for the City of Brookings;
2. To advise the City Council and other community groups and agencies who are initiating a public art project concerning the proposed site, selection of a professional artist and commissioning of a public artwork;
3. To oversee the Public Art Fund;
4. To guide and monitor design development process through reviews at various stages to ensure artistic and design quality, integration with the site and relevance to the community;
5. To approve the final design prior to fabrication; and
6. To approve the final artwork, installation procedures, and maintenance plan prior to installation.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Appoint Brian Rex
Sustainability Council
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 2-year (filling unexpired term)
Residency Requirement: not required
Purpose: The purpose of the Sustainability Council is to investigate, propose, educate, communicate, and advocate investment strategies and policies that will improve our future quality of life while still meeting the needs of the present.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Appoint Louis Hesler
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.