GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE BILL 215

Short Title:  Cumberland Memorial Auditorium Comm.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Representatives Beard; Hurley, Jeralds, McAllister, and Warner.
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Referred to:  Local and Regional Government I.
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March 6, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE CUMBERLAND MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION.
Whereas, the General Assembly, on April 28, 1965, created the Cumberland Memorial Auditorium Commission to provide the most efficient management and beneficial use and enjoyment of the Cumberland County Auditorium and its facilities; and
Whereas, there is a need to change the name, organization, and functions of the Cumberland Memorial Auditorium Commission; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Section 1(a) of Chapter 360 of the 1965 Session Laws reads as rewritten:
"(a)	Cumberland County Civic Center Commission.  There is hereby created in Cumberland County a commission to be known as the Cumberland County Civic Center Commission which shall have the powers and duties hereinafter set forth."
Sec. 2.  Section 1(b) of Chapter 360 of the 1965 Session Laws reads as rewritten:
"(b)	Membership; Terms of Office.  The Commission shall consist of 16 members.  Fifteen members shall be residents of Cumberland County and shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.  The sixteenth member shall be the County Manager of Cumberland County who shall serve in an ex officio and nonvoting capacity and without limit as to term.
(1)	Five of the first members of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of one year, five for a term of two years, and five for a term of three years.  Upon the expiration of each of the terms, the Board of County Commissioners shall appoint successor members of the Commission who shall each serve for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed for like terms.  Any member of the Commission may be reappointed for successive terms.
(2)	Vacancies occurring on the Commission otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term of the vacant office.
(3)	From its membership the Commission shall at its first meeting, and annually thereafter, elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary.  These officers shall hold office for one year or until their successors are duly elected.  
(4)	The officers elected together with two other members of the Commission, who will also be elected at the first meeting of the Commission and annually thereafter, shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Commission.  The Executive Committee shall perform those duties and functions specified in the bylaws of the Commission.
(5)	Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held monthly.  Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or a majority of the voting members of the Commission.  Attendance of eight members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transaction of business at any regular or special meeting.
(6)	The Commission may adopt, and from time to time amend, bylaws to implement its organization and provide for the orderly conduct of its affairs.
(7)	All funds received or handled by the Commission shall be subject to the control of the Finance Officer of Cumberland County who shall prescribe the way and manner these funds shall be collected, held, disbursed and accounted for.  The Board of County Commissioners shall select the Auditor of the Commission's accounts.
(8)	The Commission shall prepare an annual budget and submit it to the Board of County Commissioners for approval, in a format prescribed by the County Manager, along with any requests for capital improvements or any requests for public funds to be used in the construction or operation of the Civic Center facilities."
Sec. 3.  This act is effective upon ratification.