Committee on Democracy & Corporations
The Committee on Democracy & Corporations was established in 2000, by the adoption of City Ordinance No. 1304. The creation of the Committee has its origins in Measure F, passed by the citizens of Arcata in November 1998. The Committee's primary functions are: to research and present to the Council options for controlling the growth of "pattern restaurants" in the community; to cooperate with other communities working on socially responsible investing and procurement policies; to make recommendations to the Council, and/or with the Council’s approval, provide educational opportunities to promote "fair trade"; to inform citizens of corporations with negative social and environmental impact; and to provide advice on ways to foster sustained locally-owned businesses, publicly or locally owned services and worker-owned cooperatives and collectives. The Committee on Democracy & Corporations’ powers and duties are outlined in [LINK] Arcata Municipal Code Sections 2255 to 2258.
Meetings & Agendas
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, or at the call of the Chair, at 4:30 p.m. in the Arcata Library Conference Room. See the meeting agendas.
Committee Members
The Committee consists of seven members who have interest, knowledge or experience in the topics to be addressed by the Committee.