[Ord. No. 1088, 5-19-1993; 10-17-2012 by Ord. No. 1594]
The purpose of this article is to establish the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission to provide review and recommendations regarding
the diverse leisure and cultural services of the City of Holland to the Director of Parks and Recreation
and the City Council of the City of Holland. This article is intended
to improve leisure and cultural services for the citizens and neighborhoods of the City of Holland
in order to enhance the quality of life through its parks, recreational
programs, and other leisure activities for the benefit of the health,
safety, and general welfare of the City of Holland and its citizens.
[Ord. No. 1088, 5-19-1993; 10-17-2012 by Ord. No. 1594]
There is hereby created and established the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission which shall consist of seven members appointed
by the Mayor upon approval by the City Council. The Commission shall
be selected as follows:
(1) One
member representing an educational institution serving the Holland
area;
(2) One
member representing the Friend of the Nature Center Citizen Support
Group;
(3) Five
members selected at large.
[Ord. No. 1088, 5-19-1993; 10-17-2012 by Ord. No. 1594]
All members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
shall serve without compensation, and each member shall hold office
until his/her successor is appointed. Each member shall be appointed
to a three-year term, unless specifically appointed to fill the balance
of an unexpired term.
[Ord. No. 1088, 5-19-1993; 10-17-2012 by Ord. No. 1594]
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission shall:
(1) Annually elect a Chairperson, such officers, and such committees
from its membership as it may deem necessary; adopt bylaws, rules,
and regulations for the proper conduct of its meetings and the discharge
of its powers and duties; and keep minutes of all formal actions taken
by the Commission in accordance with statute and ordinance.
(2) Recommend the appointment of subcommittees of the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission for approval by City Council which shall meet
to review and administer specialized projects and programs of the
Commission.
(3) Meet at least monthly at regular stated times and places. All meetings
shall be open to the public and shall be subject to the Open Meetings
Act of the State of Michigan.
(4) Act in an advisory capacity to the Director of Parks and Recreation
and the City Council in all matters pertaining to public recreation,
parks, leisure services and properties owned or managed by the City
of Holland for such purposes, including but not limited to the following:
a. Assisting the Director and City Council to define the goals and objectives
of the divisions related to parks, recreation and leisure activities;
b. Assist the Director in the review and recommendations regarding management
and policy directions of the divisions related to parks, recreation
and leisure activities;
c. Assist the Director and City Council in reviewing the budget and
financial plans for the organization, programs, services and operations
of divisions related to parks, recreation and leisure activities;
d. Assist the Director in the development of programs and services for
the planning of leisure and cultural services;
e. Assist the Director in informing and educating the public regarding
the importance, need, and priority of recreation and park programs,
facilities, and services;
f. Assist the Director and City Council with the establishment and maintenance
of an effective public relations program;
g. Assist the Director in establishing and maintaining liaison and coordination
with related community organizations, such as schools, community centers,
senior centers, and like institutions to ensure the most effective
and economical public services possible;
h. Render such additional services to the Director of Parks and Recreation
and the City Council as the Council may from time to time require
or request;
[Ord. No. 1088, 5-19-1993; 10-17-2012 by Ord. No. 1594]
The decisions of the Commission shall be advisory to the Director
of Parks and Recreation and the City Council of the City of Holland
relating to the stated purposes of the Commission. All legislative
and policy making functions in the area of parks, recreation and leisure
activities shall remain vested in the Council of the City of Holland
or other public bodies as shall be designated by statute, ordinance,
or regulation.