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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-1967-108-O-67108-0-67 AN ORDINANCE Creating the Ladd Arboretum. Committee BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That the Code of the City of Evanston, 1957, as amended, be further amended by adding thereto Sections 2-185 through 2-187 to read as -follows: "Article X. Ladd Arboretum Committee. "Sec. 2-185. Creation and Appointment. "There is hereby created the Ladd Arboretum Committee for the City of Evanston. This Committee shall consist of nine members, all of whom, except the Parks and Recreation Superintendent who shall be a member by virtue of his office, shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. The membership of this Committee shall include one member from the board or staff of each school district serving the City of Evanston, one member representing the Evanston Garden Council,.one alderman, the Parks and Recreation -Superintendent, and four other members at large. "Sec. 2-186. Terms of Office. "All members of the Committee shall serve for three- year terms or until their successors are appointed and qualified, provided, however, that two members shall be initially appointed for a one-year term; three members shall be initially appointed for a two- year term, and three members shall be initially appointed for a three-year term. • • pealed. "Sec. 2-187. Powers and duties of the Committee. "The Ladd Arboretum Committee shall have the following powers and duties: a. to advise and consult with the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Superintendent on development and maintenance of the Ladd Arboretum, and on plans.for new sections and features of the Arboretum; b. to raise funds and seek gifts for the develop- ment and maintenance of the Ladd Arboretum, and to seek sponsors for the remaining sections to be developed; c. to approve disbursements of moneys raised by the Committee for the Ladd Arboretum; d. to publicize the Ladd Arboretum and its attrac- tions and to promote its use by adults, school children, and community groups; and e. to take other appropriate actions relating to the development, maintenance, promotion, and use of the Ladd Arboretum." SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby re- SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and approval in the manner provided by law. INTRODUCED October 30 ADOPTED November 6, ATTEST: /s/ Maurice F. Brown City Clerk Approved as to form: • , 1967 , 1967 APPROVED November 6 /s/ John D. Emery Mayor /s/ Jack M. Siegel Corporation Counsel , 1967