Under the authority of the Act there is hereby created by the Governing Body a municipal corporation to be known as the “City of Whitewater, Kansas Public Building Commission” (the “PBC”).

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The PBC shall be composed of five (5) members (the “Members”) all appointed by the Governing Body. One Member shall be a member of the Governing Body and shall have a term of office that is co-terminus with their Governing Body term of office; two Members shall have an initial term expiring on January 1, 2011; and two Members shall have an initial term expiring on January 1, 2012. Terms of office for Members that are not the Governing Body Member, after the expiration of the initial terms shall be for terms of four (4) years. In the event that the PBC provides buildings or structures that are leased to governmental entities other than the City (a) the composition of the PBC shall be modified by subsequent ordinance of the Council to conform to the requirements of the Act and (b) the Governing Body shall approve such buildings or structures.

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The PBC is created for the purposes of, and shall have the powers and shall perform the functions set forth in, the Act as may be amended or supplemented, including by home rule action of the City. The Governing Body by ordinance or charter ordinance hereafter taking effect, shall have the authority to limit, expand or otherwise alter the purposes powers functions of the PBC.

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Unless otherwise approved by the Governing Body, the City administrative staff shall provide administrative services to the PBC and the City’s bond counsel and City Attorney shall provide legal services to the PBC.

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The PBC shall have the authority to adopt bylaws, resolutions or other official actions authorized by the Act and not inconsistent with the provisions of this article to govern its actions.

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