§ 2-4-114. Creation, composition and organization.

(a)

There is hereby established a standing committee to be known as the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee.

(b)

The committee shall consist of 20 members who, other than the members identified below in paragraphs (6) and (7) shall be appointed by the city council. The composition of the committee shall be as follows:

(1)

one member to be nominated by the American Legion;

(2)

two citizen members that are veterans;

(3)

one member to be nominated the Masonic Fraternity;

(4)

one member to be nominated by the City of Alexandria Pipe and Drums;

(5)

seven citizen members;

(6)

the city manager or the manager's designee;

(7)

the director of the transportation division of the department of transportation and environmental services;

(8)

one member to be nominated by the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society;

(9)

one member to be nominated by the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association;

(10)

one member to be nominated by the City of Alexandria Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution;

(11)

one member to be nominated by the First Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line;

(12)

one member who attends high school in the City of Alexandria;

(13)

one member to be nominated by the George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

(c)

The members identified above in subsections (b)(6) and (b)(7) shall serve during their tenure as employees of the city. The terms of all other members shall be for two years; provided, however, that the member identified above in subsection (b)(12) shall cease to be a member upon graduation from high school.

(d)

The committee shall receive staff support from the director of the department of recreation, parks and cultural activities. (Ord. No. 3989, 4/18/98, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 4349, 5/15/04, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 4499, 10/13/07, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 5068, 6/24/17, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 5166, 11/17/18, Sec. 1)