The Fair Commission consists of 1 Alderperson, a member of the Board of Health, and 7 citizens appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. The Alderperson serves on the Commission for his or her term of office as Alderperson. The term of the citizen members is for 3 years. The term of not more than 2 members shall expire in any 1 calendar year.
The Fair Commission regulates and designates a site or sites in the City to conduct fairs, and the Commission enacts all rules and regulations for the proper control of such fairs; subject, however, to the approval by the Common Council. The Fair Commission is authorized, in its discretion, to fix the annual rates and charges for permits to participate in any fair or fairs, but no such fees become effective until approved by the Common Council. The Commission shall not incur any expenses without the majority vote of the members of the Common Council.