A.
The Wicomico County Recreation and Parks Commission is hereby created
and established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of
the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism.
B.
The Wicomico County Recreation and Parks Commission shall consist
of not more than 15 members, to be appointed by the County Executive
and confirmed by the county council of Wicomico County, who have demonstrated
an interest in recreation in the county.
C.
Each member appointed or reappointed shall serve a three-year term
or until a successor is appointed.
D.
Vacancies occurring prior to expiration of a term shall be filled
in the same manner as an original appointment.
A.
The Wicomico County Recreation and Parks Commission shall act in
an advisory capacity to the Director of Recreation, Parks and Tourism
and shall review and make recommendations to the Department and Director
with respect to:
(1)
All matters concerning comprehensive planning, policy interpretation,
budgeting, operations, maintenance, capital improvements, as well
as the formulation of plans and policies for public recreation, the
establishment of recreation programs and the creation of recreation
policies.
(2)
The creation of a comprehensive plan identifying acquisition, development
and rehabilitation projects to support the public's demand for
access to athletic facilities, play areas, tidal tributaries, freshwater
ponds, and natural areas in the form of neighborhood, community and
county-wide parks. It shall ensure that these sites are well maintained
and distributed throughout the county to best serve all residents.
(3)
The utilization of all available facilities to provide programs to
all age groups, races, sexes and mental abilities.
(4)
The Board may review the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism's
recreation and parks budget in an advisory manner with the Director
of the Department with special regard to the institution of new activities
and programs where deemed advisable or the discontinuance of old features
if such is desirable.
B.
The Commission shall support the missions and initiatives of the
Tourism Board and the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center.
A.
The officers of the Commission shall be a Chairman, Vice Chairman
and a Secretary. The officers, with the exception of the Secretary,
shall be elected from among the commission's membership. The
election shall be at the June meeting of the Commission, and the officers
shall serve for terms of one year, beginning July 1, or until their
successors are elected and qualified.
B.
The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Commission. He/she
shall represent the Commission at all activities where his/her presence
is desirable or necessary. He/she shall represent the commission on
the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism's Board of Directors.
In consultation with the Director of the Department of Recreation,
Parks and Tourism, the Chairman may appoint from time to time, committees,
standing or special, as may be authorized by the Commission.
C.
The Vice Chairman shall perform the duties of the Chairman in the
Chairman's absence or incapacity, and in case of the resignation
or death of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall perform such duties
as are imposed upon the Chairman until such time as the board shall
elect a new Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall represent the Commission
on the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism's Board of
Directors.
D.
The secretary shall be a staff member assigned by the Director of
Recreation, Parks and Tourism to record the minutes of each meeting
and maintain such other records as may be from time to time, designated
by the Board.
E.
Should the office of Chairman or Vice Chairman become vacant. The
Board shall select a successor from its membership at the next regular
meeting, and such selection shall be for the unexpired term of said
office.
A.
The Commission shall hold regular monthly meetings. Members of the
Commission shall be required to attend a minimum of 60% of these meetings
per year. Special meetings may be held at any time or place at the
call of the Chairman or upon the written request of two members of
the Commission.
B.
Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum at every
meeting.
C.
At all regular meetings of the Commission, the following shall be
the order of business:
The Commission may adopt reasonable rules and regulations as
necessary to accomplish its purpose and to conduct its business.
