19970722 r-97-33 RESOLUTION R-97-33
RESOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND MISSION OF THE
COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY COORDINATING COUNCIL
WHEREAS, on February 5, 1979, the City Council established the
City/University/Business Community Committee to report and make
recommendations on the relationships and roles of the community and
the University; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has been a valuable resource to the
City, the University and the business community;
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to review the Committee's organiza-
tion and role and such review has been accomplished;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The existing CUB Committee shall be renamed the Community-
University Coordinating Council and will continue to play the
principal role in ensuring the coordination of mutual inter-
ests between the City of Fairfax and George Mason University.
The mission of the Coordinating Council is to support creation
of a world-class community for the 21st Century that enhances
the "town and gown" relationship between the City of Fairfax
and George Mason University.
The membership of the Coordinating Council is established as
follows:
City Council shall appoint two of its members, one of
whom shall be appointed by the mayor as chair.
b. The City Manager shall represent the city staff.
c. The following shall be invited to participate:
- Braddock District Supervisor of the Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors
- City of Fairfax School Superintendent
- Representative of the Central Fairfax Chamber of
Commerce
- Two members of the George Mason University senior
administrative staff
4. Terms of office for membership shall be as follows:
City Council members' terms shall be concurrent wit?
their two-year term of office.
Ail other members' terms shall continue at the pleasure
of the organizations they represent.
The Community-University Coordinating council is charged with
the following:
Identify opportunities to cooperate and to address
concerns in which the City, the University and the
business community are mutually interested and which
promise improvements in the effectiveness, economic
health and environment of all entities; and
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Propose to the City Council and the President of George
Mason University programs and courses of action the
Coordinating Council recommends in carrying out this
charge; and
Identify research capabilities, facilities, educational
programs, cultural and athletic attractions and other
assets and offerings of the University that could be more
fully utilized by the City of Fairfax government, its
citizens and the business community; and
Identify and encourage opportunities for University
faculty and staff to participate in, and take advantage
of, the City's cultural and recreational opportunities;
and
To meet at least quarterly to coordinate and plan
projects and events which affect the City, George Mason
University, and the business community; and
To appoint ad hoc or standing committees as needed to
work on specific projects or issues; and
Undertake such other deliberations and activities as are
consistent with the spirit of this charge.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of July, 1997.
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