PURPOSE: To develop and monitor plans to coordinate citywide graffiti removal efforts with respect to residential, commercial and governmental entities; and to design programs to reduce the proliferation of graffiti.
COMPOSITION: Seven members: Four members appointed by the Common Council President, two of whom must be members of the Common Council; one representative of the Mayor's Office; two citizen members appointed by the Mayor. All members serve two-year terms. Appointments shall be made no later than 60 days after the third Tuesday in April in even-numbered years to two-year terms expiring on the third Tuesday of April two years thereafter. When a vacancy occurs, the appointing authority shall make an appointment within 60 days. Appointments to this body do not require Common Council confirmation.
A member who is not an elected official continues to serve after the completion of his or her term until reappointed or until a successor has been appointed.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 320-37 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
SALARY: $20 per meeting
STAFFING: Ms. Joanna Polanco, 286-2366, jpolan@milwaukee.gov
LAST UPDATED: October 24, 2014