HomeMy WebLinkAbout6383 ORDINANCE NO. 6 3 8 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
TITLE 2 OF THE AUBURN GITY CODE BY
CREATING A NEW CHAPTER, "2.82 POET
LAUREATE"
WHEREAS; the study of literature forms a vital part of our shared and
diverse culture; and
WHEREAS, 4he City of Aubum has an active and united communiiy; and
WHEREA3, the City Council believes that the appointment of a Poet
Laureate wiil encourage the appreciation of poetry and literary life in Aubum.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 7. Amendment to Citv.Code. That Title 2 of the Auburn
Ciry Code be and the same here6y is amended 6y adding a new Chapter, "2.82
Poet Laureate" to read as follows:
2.82 Poet Laureate
' 2.82.010 Position established - Duties.
2.82.020 Qual�cations, Appointrnent, and Term of Office.
2.82.010 Position established- Duties.
There is established in the Citythe position of Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate
shall encourage the writing„reading, and performance of poetry within the City.
2.82.020 Qualfications, Appointrnent, and Term of Office.
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A. The Poet Laureate shali be at least 18 years old, be still living at the time of
his or her appointment, have been a resident of Aubum for at least one year, and
shall have demonstrated the following:
1. Excellence as evidenced by the submitted poetry sample.
2. Exemplary professionalism as evidenced 6y an established history of
publication in joumals and books, special honors, awards, fellowships, and/or
other recognition;
3. Advancement of poetry in Aubum communities as evidenced by a
history of activity in Aubum's literary community through readings, publications;
public presentations and/or teaching.
Employees (or members of their immediate family or household) of the City of
Aubum, and members or staff (or members of their immediate family or
household) are ineligible.
B. The Poet Laureate shall be appbinted by the Mayor f�om three finalists chosen
by the Auburn Arts Commission. The Arts Commission is authorized to
promulgate rules and procedures consistent with this Chapter for the purpose of
conducting the nomination process.
G The term of appointment shall be for three years. Provided, that the Mayor
may remove the incumbent without cause.
D. The Poet Laureate shall serve virithout compensation.
Section 2. Imalementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implemerrt such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
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Section 3. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, serrtence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or'portion of this ordinance, or the invalidit�r of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shalf not affect the validity of
the remainder of this ordinance; orthe validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
Sectian 4. Effective.date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: OCT 17 20fl
PASSED: p�T 1 7 9011
APPROVED: OCT 17 2011
�'
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Da ielle E. Daskam, Ciry Glerk
APP VED AS TO FORM:
�"Daniel B. id, City Attomey
Pu6lished: Q����"�°����"�`����J
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