Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2015 01 15

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Serving as an Appointed Member on a City Board or Commission The City Council makes Board and Commission appoint- ments annually. Some of the City's Boards and Commissions are advisory, others have some decision- making powers. The City Council refers questions and issues to these appointed officials for input and advice. (Please note the Youth Advisory Board has a separate appointment process.) The City's Boards and Commissions are: • Board of Adjustment • Building Code Board of Appeals • Cultural Council • Golf Course Advisory Board • Historic Preservation Commission • Historical Commission • Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board • Housing Authority • Library Board of Trustees • Local Licensing Authority • Open Space Advisory Board • Planning Commission • Revitalization Commission • Sustainability Advisory Board • Youth Advisory Board Information about boards as well as meeting agendas and scheduels for each board is available on the City's website (www.LouisvilleCO.gov). Agendas for all Board and Commission meetings are posted a minimum of 72 hours prior to each meeting and are posted at these locations: • City Hall, 749 Main Street • Police Department/Municipal Court, 992 West Via Appia • Recreation/Senior Center, 900 West Via Appia • Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street • City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov Copies of complete meeting packets containing all agenda - related materials are available for review at least 72 hours prior to each meeting and may be found at the following loca- tions: • Louisville Public Library Reference Area, 951 Spruce Street, • City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 749 Main Street • City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov Planning Commission The Planning Commission evaluates land use proposals against zoning laws and holds public hearings as outlined in City codes. Following a public hearing, the Commission rec- ommends, through a resolution, that the City Council accept or reject a proposal. • Regular Planning Commission meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month. Over- flow meetings are scheduled for 6:30 PM on the 4th Thursday of the month as needed, and occasionally Study Sessions are held. • Regular meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 8 and archived for viewing on the City's website (www.LouisvilleCO.gov). Open Government Training All City Council members and members of a permanent Board or Commission are required to participate in at least one City - sponsored open government- related seminar, workshop, or other training program at least once every two years. Open Meetings The City follows the Colorado Open Meetings Law ( "Sunshine Law ") as well as additional open meetings requirements found in the City's Home Rule Charter. These rules and practices apply to the City Council and appointed Boards and Commissions (referred to as a "public body" for ease of reference). Important open meetings rules and prac- tices include the following: Regular Meetings All meetings of three or more members of a public body (or a quorum, whichever is fewer) are open to the public. All meetings of public bodies must be held in public build- ings and public facilities accessible to all members of the public. All meetings must be preceded by proper notice. Agendas and agenda- related materials are posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the following locations: • City Hall, 749 Main Street • Police Department/Municipal Court, 992 West Via Appia • Recreation/Senior Center, 900 West Via Appia • Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street • On the City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov -4-