9964-09 Amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 2-10 (i)(3) of the municipal code

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Bill No. 1 ~- -09 Ordinance No. C(, ~°~ ~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2-10 (i) (3) OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES FOR THE COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The 9-member South Bend Common Council has eleven (11) standing committees. Each committee is charged with specific duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to reviewing and recommending policies and procedures for consideration by the South Bend Common Council. Public discussion on items referred to committee is a vital part of the due diligence requirements which each of the Council's standing committees regularly performs. The Common Council recognizes that the members of the Board of School Trustees of the South Bend Community School Corporation are each elected to serve four (4) year terms. Five (5) members are elected by voting district and two (2) are at-large. The Board of School Trustees is responsible for the approval of purchases, contracts, curriculum adoptions, budgets, appropriations, and the making of policies in open public session. The Council further recognizes that many non- public schools operate within the city limits of South Bend. Enhanced communication with all of these entities through their officials, their committees or their designated representatives may develop better working relationships which would benefit our community. The Council's Community Relations Committee is charged with fostering relationships and communications with public and private entities operating in the City of South Bend, Indiana. Numerous publications have focused on schools as the center of communities. Quality educational programs and educational professionals have a direct impact A community's public school system also affects individuals selection as to where they wish to live and raise their families; and on where business owner wish to locate in search of quality employees. Schools, cultural and recreational opportunities, and jobs all work together to lessen the "brain-drain" on a community. This ordinance would formally promote stepped-up collaboration between members of the Board of School Trustees, the School Superintendent, their committee members and other designated representatives and members of the South Bend Common Council and their sub- committee members by creating opportunities for ongoing and regular dialogue. Additionally, this ordinance cross-references to the Community Relations Committee role and duties with regard to the Community/Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC) and the various city offices on public safety measures. This ordinance is also designed to be pro-active. It is sponsored as a means to promote public dialogue and positive interactions. This ordinance is believed to be in the best interests of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana.