Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing the position of the City of Newark Poet Laureate Purpose: To promote literacy and literature among City residents. Sponsor: Council Member, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The position of City of Newark Poet Laureate will include a suggested honorarium of $5,000.00 and a term of two (2) years.