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Communications committee refines banner policy, approves sending revised policy to Board of Aldermen
Summary
After edits and legal review, the Communications Committee approved a motion to send an updated banner policy (covering accredited educational institutions and 90-day display limits) to the Board of Aldermen for final adoption.
Bola (Staff member) told the Communications Committee on June 17 that the banner policy was revised following the committees earlier review and the city attorneys input. The updated policy removes exclusive reference to the Brentwood School District, broadens applicability to "accredited educational institutions" within the city and standardizes language across sections.
Committee members discussed practical issues such as display duration and removal. One member recalled past problems with banners staying up too long and noted the importance of a removal timeframe; another pointed out the staff would be responsible for hanging and taking down banners under the proposed approach. The committee confirmed the draft includes a 90-day limit for banner displays.
The committee voted by voice to forward the revised policy to the Board of Aldermen for final approval. A committee member moved to adopt the banner policy and send it to the Board; another member seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote: "Aye" and "the ayes have it," the chair said. The item will appear on the Board of Aldermen agenda at the next meeting.
