Fulton Commercial sponsorship ordinance (§ 2-375)

(a) Before either the director of administration or the council make a decision as to whether to accept commercial sponsorship in support of a program, event, good or service, where the sponsor expects to receive advertising in return, the director of administration and/or the council shall first consider any recommendations from any affected advisory boards.

(b) The director of administration shall have the authority to approve such sponsorships of $25,000.00 or less and involving a commitment of 12 months or less.

(c)

The council shall have authority to approve such sponsorships exceeding $25,000.00 or involving a commitment of more than 12 months.

(d) Before accepting a commercial sponsorship under this chapter, the director of administration and the council shall ensure that:

(1) The terms of the sponsorship are to be clearly defined;

(2) The terms of any sponsorship agreement are to be set forth in a written agreement; and

(3) If appropriate under the circumstances, bids are sought for such commercial sponsorship.