Description

PURPOSE: The Farmers’ Market Advisory Council consists of 11 members representing Market vendors, customers and food and beverage artisans. The Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Park Commissioners and Park staff on policy matters relating to the Farmers’ Market. Four Market vendors serve on the Farmers’ Market Advisory Council. Meetings are usually held at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the Allison Conference Room, 2nd Floor Room #225, (City Hall) 401 North Morton,. It is advisable to check with Market staff prior to each month’s meeting in case there has been a change.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The members of the Council shall serve without compensation. The members of the Council shall hold no other elected or paid public office in the City.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Parks Commissioners and staff in broad policy matters pertaining to the facilities and operations of the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market (“BCFM”) and to cooperate with other civic groups and governmental agencies in the advancement of the BCFM within the Bloomington community.

TIME COMMITMENT: Varies between 1-4 hours per month

COMPENSATION: Voluntary

Meeting Schedule

Meetings are usually held at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the Parks and Recreation Department Conference Room, located in Suite 250 at 401 N. Morton St. in City Hall. Advisory Council meetings are open to the public.