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RESOLUTION NO. 10043 (2008 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING THE
PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE BYLAWS
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter of the City of San Luis Obispo, the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code, and its own resolutions, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
appoints individuals to serve on its advisory bodies; and
WHEREAS, those advisory bodies have adopted Bylaws to aid them in conducting their
meetings fairly, smoothly, efficiently and in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, Charter section 1204 and section 3 of the Advisory Body Handbook require
that amendments to Bylaws be approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, City staff have recommended changes to the Bylaws of the Promotional
Coordinating Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Promotional Coordinating Committee has reviewed said changes and
concurs with the recommended amendments to its Bylaws; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that the Bylaws of the Promotional Coordinating Committee are hereby amended to read
as set forth in the attached Bylaws, incorporated herein as an Exhibit.
Upon motion of Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Settle, and on the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Carter, Mulholland and Settle, Vice Mayor Brown and
Mayor Romero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18`h day of November 2008
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST-
Audrey Ho per
City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
nat . Lowell
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT
BYLAWS
PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ARTICLE 1
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The Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) advises the Council in working to improve the
quality of life for all City residents and our visitors. The committee recommends projects to help
promote the City as a regional trade, recreation, and tourist center, consistent with community
goals.
ARTICLE 2
MEMBERSHIP
The PCC shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Council. Six of the members shall
be residents and registered voters of the City of San Luis Obispo. The seventh member shall be a
representative of the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board as determined by the
TBID Board. Committee members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years, commencing
on April Is' or other date as directed by the Council. No committee member shall serve more than
two (2) consecutive terms (eight years) on the PCC. Any committee member who has been
appointed to fill a vacant seat in mid -term shall not be precluded from thereafter serving two (2)
four -year terms (eight years), so long as the initial, partial term is less than one (1) year. The
representative from the TBID Board shall serve a term concurrent with his/her term on the TBID
Board.
ARTICLE 3
OFFICERS
The officers shall be a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson, each of whom shall be elected for a
one -year term at the April meeting of the PCC. No committee member shall serve more than two
(2) consecutive one -year terms as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. Any committee member who
has been appointed to fill a vacant seat as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson in mid -term shall not
be precluded from thereafter serving as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson for two (2) consecutive
one -year terms, so long as the initial, partial term is less than six (6) months.
The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the PCC, prepare all meeting agendas with
staff, and otherwise perform such duties as directed by the PCC or Council.
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The Vice Chairperson shall serve in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson.
ARTICLE 4
MEETINGS
A. The PCC shall hold a regular meeting each month, but not less than ten (10) times per year.
B. The meetings are to be held at City Hall, the second Wednesday of each month, unless another
location and/or time has been announced as required by California law.
C. The meetings shall be open to the public.
D. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the commissioners currently serving on the PCC.
E. All actions of the PCC shall be by a majority vote or consensus and shall be directed through
the Chairperson.
F. Minutes of each meeting shall be taken and forwarded to the Council and shall be available as
a public record.
G. A special meeting may be called at any time by the Chairperson or by a majority of the
committee members currently serving on the PCC, provided each member is given written notice
of the special meeting at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, and the time and place of the special
meeting is announced as required by California Law.
H. All meetings shall be conducted in general accordance with Robert's Rule of Order, newly
revised edition, subject to minor variation by the Chair as appropriate to the needs of the advisory
body.
I. All committee members present at a meeting shall vote on any motion or resolution brought
before the PCC, except when abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
J. Any committee member with a conflict of interest shall not vote on or participate in any
discussion of an item or in any way attempt to influence the decision on such item.
K. Any failure to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings or a total of six (6) regular
meetings within any twelve -month period, that member shall automatically be considered for
replacement.
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ARTICLE 5
SUBCOMMITTEES
Subcommittees shall be appointed, as needed, by the Chairperson. Standing .
subcommittees are the Grants -in -Aid and Promotional Contracts subcommittees. The
subcommittee members will serve for a two (2) year term. After two years they will
automatically rotate to the other standing subcommittee.
ARTICLE 6
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
The functions and duties of the PCC shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. Planning a comprehensive program to promote the City of San Luis Obispo and
prepare an annual marketing program consistent with City goals and objectives.
B. Develop advertising and promotional programs and projects for the City of San Luis
Obispo.
C. Hear requests for financial aid from cultural and promotional groups seeking grants
from the City of San Luis Obispo and make recommendations to the Council thereon.
D. Present an annual assessment report to the City Council regarding the Promotional
Coordinating Committee's Grants -in -Aid program and other programs as appropriate.
E. Initiate and support community activities that are meaningful to residents and visitors
of the City of San Luis Obispo.
F. Provide a liaison with grant recipients who work to promote the quality of life for
residents and visitors of the City of San Luis Obispo.
G. Perform any other lawful tasks as directed by the Council.
ARTICLE 7
AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended by the Council, upon the recommendations of two - thirds
of the committee members currently serving on the PCC, provided that the text of any
such proposed amendment shall have first been provided in writing to each committee
member.