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Weddington council adopts park-and-event advisory committee rules, sets timeline for recruitment
Summary
The council unanimously adopted amended rules and procedures for a Park and Events Advisory Committee, changing term lengths and clarifying that committee spending requires council approval; members agreed to recruit candidates and aim for appointments in March.
Weddington — The Town Council voted unanimously to adopt rules and procedures for a Park and Events Advisory Committee, approving several amendments that shorten initial staggered terms and clarify the committee's reporting and budget relationship with council.
Key changes: Council members amended the draft to make three initial seats two-year terms (rather than six) to allow earlier turnover and to clarify that members must be town residents and taxpayers for voting positions. The council retained a seven-member body and discussed whether to allow a small number of non-resident volunteers but ultimately favored resident-only voting membership.
Budget and reporting: Council members emphasized that the advisory committee does not have authority to spend town funds outside the approved budget. The council expects the committee to propose an annual activities list and budget requests for council consideration and appropriation.
Recruitment timeline: Staff will advertise openings and accept applications; council members indicated March would be a reasonable target for appointments and a spring launch of committee activities.
Vote and outcome: The council approved the amended rules by unanimous vote and directed staff to open recruitment and return with candidate materials for interviews and appointment.
