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AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A SPORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP, PURPOSE, AND DUTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that coordinated planning of youth sports programming and sports tourism initiatives promotes economic development, responsible stewardship of the City’s facilities, equitable access to recreational opportunities, and enhanced community engagement; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to establish a Sports Advisory Committee (“Committee”) to evaluate and recommend best practices, operational models, and tourism strategies related to youth sports programming and the City’s sports-related facility utilization; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council that the committee created herein shall serve in an advisory capacity only and shall not possess independent contracting, budgeting, or regulatory authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. There is hereby established a Sports Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) to serve as an advisory body to the City Council.
Section 2. The Committee shall be made up of the following members:
1. One member of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas Public Facilities Board (the “Public Facilities Board”);
2. One member of the City of Jonesboro Advertising and Promotions Commission (the “A&P Commission”);
3. The Chair of the Public Services Council Committee;
4. Five Members at Large. One Member at Large may be recommended for appointment by the Public Facilities Board and one Member at Large may be recommended for appointment by the A&P Committee. All Members at Large shall have demonstrated experience in youth athletics, sports tourism, recreation management, nonprofit governance, or related fields.
5. All Committee members sh...
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