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Composition:
A. Purpose
The Nightlife Industry Taskforce ("NITE") will serve to advise the City Manager on nightlife issues and to provide a forum to address quality of life issues affecting our residents, as a result of the City's popularity. The NITE will endeavor to continue and enhance communication and cooperation between the Nightlife Industry and the Administration. The purpose of this Task Force is to provide more specific details regarding trends impacting the industry and creating a mechanism to quickly and proactively address issues in an effort to keep the public updated on event planning.
B. Membership Composition
1. The Task Force shall be composed of seven members, with seven (7) direct appointments made by individual city commissioners and the mayor, all of whom shall be appointed to serve for a term of no more than one (1) year at a time. At least three (3) members must be representatives from nightclubs, restaurant or entertainment establishments, or the hotel industry.
2. Membership criteria for the NITE: individuals must be residents of the city for a minimum of two (2) years, or demonstrate ownership/interest in, or employment relationship with, a business established in the city for a minimum of two (2) years. Exceptions to the foregoing may be approved, by a majority vote of the City Commission for individuals with specific knowledge or expertise relative to the nightlife Industry.
C. Powers and duties
The NITE's powers and duties are as follows:
a. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Manager with respect to matters pertaining to the nightlife industries and businesses in the City, and its impact on the quality of life of our City.
b. To advise the City of nightlife industry trends and events that may require an increase or adjustment in the level of City services.
c. To make recommendations as to the needs and concerns of the public and the nightlife industries and businesses in the City, including how those needs can best be met.
d. To advise on methods of promoting the safe growth and stability of nightlife industries and businesses in the City.
e. To focus on and make recommendations regarding targeted marketing initiatives.
f. Review and make recommendations regarding the City's MEP. Review and make recommendations regarding the laws affecting the nightlife industry.
