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Commission OKs perpetual nonexclusive license to use Ryan Kelly photos
Summary
The commission approved a perpetual, nonexclusive, worldwide photography license for images provided by Ryan Kelly, allowing county use while permitting Kelly to continue using the photographs; staff will circulate final language and send the agreement for signature.
The commission approved a perpetual, nonexclusive worldwide license to use photographs provided by Ryan Kelly.
County counsel and staff discussed whether the county needed exclusive ownership or a nonexclusive perpetual license. Kent explained the draft was for a "nonexclusive worldwide perpetual license" allowing county use for commercial, promotional and online purposes while permitting the photographer to continue using the images in his own work. Counsel noted the county could instead draft an exclusive license if the county paid for exclusive rights.
Jordan and others asked clarifying questions about exclusivity, duration and termination; staff confirmed the draft removes a termination clause and provides perpetual use. Speaker 2 summarized the motion as approving a nonexclusive perpetual license to the photographs; the motion was moved and seconded and passed with ayes recorded. The commission asked that the finalized agreement be sent to Nicole and Lorinda for signature processing.
