[R.O. 2008 §20.450; Ord. No. 1829, 7-26-1994; Ord. No. 2200, 12-9-2003; Ord. No. 2443 §1, 10-26-2010; Ord. No. 2572 §1, 2-23-2016; Ord. No. 2634, 6-26-2018]
There is hereby established the Parks and Recreation Commission
of the City of Olivette (the Parks and Recreation Commission). The
Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven (7) members
who shall be appointed by the City Council for a three (3) year term
and who shall be either residents of the City or shall maintain a
business address in the City. Appointments to fill vacancies shall
be for the unexpired portion of the term only. All members shall serve
without compensation.
[R.O. 2008 §20.451; Ord. No. 1829, 7-26-1994; Ord. No. 2443 §1, 10-26-2010]
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall elect from among its
own members a Chair and a Vice Chair who shall each serve for a one
(1) year term and may be re-elected. The Parks and Recreation Commission
may adopt from time to time such regulations and rules of procedure
as may be necessary to carry out the duties prescribed in this Article.
[R.O. 2008 §20.452; Ord. No. 1829, 7-26-1994; Ord. No. 2443 §1, 10-26-2010]
Meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be held
at the call of the Chair and at such other times as a majority of
the Parks and Recreation Commission may determine. The Parks and Recreation
Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote
of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote,
indicating such fact. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall make
an annual report to the City Council concerning its activities and
the work of the preceding year together with its recommendations.
[R.O. 2008 §20.453; Ord. No. 1829, 7-26-1994; Ord. No. 2443 §1, 10-26-2010; Ord. No. 2572 §2, 2-23-2016; Ord. No. 2639, 8-28-2018]
A. The Parks and Recreation Commission is an advisory Commission to
the City Council. The Commission works in coordination with City staff
in matters related to parks, facilities, programs and other associated
activities. In this capacity the Commission duties include:
1.
Engage the community and serve as advocates for the advancement
of programs, facilities and services.
2.
Receive, review, discuss and report on community input concerning
parks, recreation activities, and facilities.
3.
Volunteers at City Park and Recreation programs and events and
act as ambassadors of the Parks and Recreation Department.
4.
Periodically review the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and
Individual Park Master Plans and make appropriate recommendations
to the City Council.
5.
Set annual Commission goals and corresponding work plan for
presentation to City Council.
6.
Review and give input into the Parks and Recreation Department's
annual budgets and capital improvement plan.
7.
Recommend and/or give feedback on ordinances necessary for the
regulation and governance of Olivette's parks, recreational programs
and facilities.
B. The
City Council may from time to time delegate other certain authority
and responsibilities.