HomeMy WebLinkAbout6669 ORDINANCE NO. 6 6 6 9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 2.82.020
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
AUBURN POET LAUREATE
WHEREAS, the study of Iiterature forms a vital part of our shared and diverse
culture; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has an active and united community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided for the appointment of a Poet Laureate
to encourage the appreciation of poetry and literary life in Auburn with the adoption of
Ordinance No. 6383 and creation of Chapter 2.82 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, in order to assure the City of a broad pool of poetic talent for the
appointment of a person to fill the poet laureate position, it would be appropriate to amend
the qualification criteria, allowing for individuals involved in the Auburn creative
community, even if not a resident of fhe City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That Section 2.82.020 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby'is amended to read as follows:
2.82.020 Qualifications, Appointment, and Term of Office.
A. The Poet Laureate shall be at least 18 yea_rs old, be still living at the time of
his or her appointment, "^���� be a resident of South King Countv or_ Noith Pierce
Countv and shall have been actively enqaqed in Auburn's creative communitv for af least
one yearprior to appointment, and shall have dernonstrated the following:
1. Excellence as evidenced by the submitted poetry sample.
2. Exemplary professionalism as evidenced by an established history of
publication in journals and books, special honors, awards, fellowships, and/or other
recognition;
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3. Advancement of poetry in Auburn communities as evidenced by a history
of activity in Auburn's literary community through readings, publications, public
presentations and/or teaching.
Employees (or members of their immediate family or household) of the City of
Auburn, and members or staff (or members of their immediate family or household) are
ineligible.
B. The Poet Laureate shall be appointed by the Mayor from 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.
C. 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 without compensation.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 3. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to
be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof
to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this
ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 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.
INTRODUGED: DEC 04 2017
PASSED: DEC 0 4 2017
APPROVED: nF��p��
CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY B US, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FO
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Daniel B. Heid, City Attorn q----�
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