[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Windsor
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Code 1961, § 11.01.01]
It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in any unorganized
sports or athletics on the public areas designated as the Windsor
Green and the Palisado Green.
[Adopted 7-10-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
There is hereby created an Arts Commission for the Town of Windsor.
This Commission shall be composed of seven members and two alternates
to be appointed by the Town Council.
Each member and alternate member shall be appointed by the Town
Council to serve a term of three years. In the event no successor
member is appointed on the expiration of any term, the term shall
automatically be extended until that member's successor is appointed
and qualified.
The Town Council shall fill vacancies in the membership of the
Commission in the same manner as provided in Sec. 6-1 of the Town
Charter for filling vacancies and may remove any member in the manner
provided in Sec. 6-3 of the Town Charter. Failure to attend three
consecutive meetings shall constitute a cause for removal.
The commission shall choose from its members a Chairperson,
a Vice Chairperson, and a Secretary. It shall keep records of its
meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to the Town
Council.
Regular meetings shall be held on a quarterly basis. Regular
meetings shall be held in accordance with the Freedom of Information
Act at such a time and date as determined by the Commission.
The Commission on Arts shall have the following powers and duties:
(1)
Work with Town staff, businesses, schools, and other stakeholders
to identify opportunities for the arts community.
(2)
Partner with and/or support local artists and arts organizations.
(3)
Support education in the arts.
(4)
Increase public awareness, collaboration, education, and enjoyment
of the arts in the community.
(5)
Serve in an advisory capacity to the Town Council on matters related
to arts and culture. Recommendations shall not bind the Town to take
any specific action or require that it appropriate funds.
(6)
Provide a report with recommendations to the Town Council and provide
any reports as necessary and upon request.
(7)
Such other duties as assigned by Council.
