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An ordinance modifying the structure of various boards and commissions to enhance operations
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government depends on boards and commissions for key functions; and
WHEREAS, boards and commissions of the Metropolitan Government are primarily composed of volunteer citizens with passion and expertise in relevant subject areas; and
WHEREAS, Metro boards and commissions have been established in an inconsistent manner as a result of their creation occurring over a period of many decades, language originating from different sources, impacts from contemporaneous political considerations, antiquated factors, and other factors; and
WHEREAS, due to the manner in which membership term end dates are calculated, many boards and commissions have seen a clustering effect for term end dates; and
WHEREAS, boards and commissions best function when terms are staggered to reduce the likelihood of high member turnover in a short period; and
WHEREAS, BL2024-582 was passed by the metropolitan council to keep term end clustering from worsening as a precursor to fixing existing clustering issues; and
WHEREAS, setting a baseline of seven to eleven voting members and making body-specific adjustments as appropriate ensures diversity of opinion, a manageable conversation size that can result in consensus, and factors specific to a body; and
WHEREAS, the opinions of those who work with boards and commissions, observe boards and commissions, and serve on boards and commissions are all worthy of consideration; and
WHEREAS, the changes proposed herein were proposed by or supported by stakeholders attached to the boards and commissions discussed herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 2.112.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission is hereby amended, for the purpose of modifying the commission's size, as follows...
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