[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(1) Purpose. The establishment of the Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission
shall be for the purpose of acquiring, governing, managing, controlling,
improving, and caring for all public parks, parkways, conservancy
areas, urban forest, and recreation programs in the Village. The powers
and functions of the Commission shall be set forth by the Village
Board.
(2) Composition. See §
1.27 of this Municipal Code.
(3) Appointment and term. See §
1.27 of this Municipal Code.
(4) Duties and responsibilities. The Commission shall have the following
duties and responsibilities, which are advisory, except as otherwise
provided:
(a)
To review and recommend to the Village Board policies, rules
and regulations necessary for the effective management of Village
parks, recreation and forestry facilities and programs.
(b)
To review and recommend to the Finance and Personnel Committee
all budgetary, revenue, and expenditure proposals relating to parks,
recreation and forestry facilities and programs. The Commission shall
submit a budget for the ensuing calendar year to the Village Board.
The Commission shall not contract any liability in excess of the budget
appropriated unless specifically authorized by the Village Board.
(c)
To perform duties and responsibilities, as directed by the Village
Board.
(5) Meetings. The Commission shall meet monthly or as directed by the
Chairperson.
The following regulations are enacted to protect the parks,
parkways, recreational facilities, conservancy areas, and the urban
forest within the Village from injury, damage, or desecration. "Park"
shall include all grounds, structures, and watercourses located within
any area dedicated to public use as a park, parkway, recreation facility,
or conservancy district in the Village.
In addition to the regulations contained in this chapter, the
Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission may post, from time to time,
specific rules and regulations. The specific rules and regulations,
when posted by the authority of the Park, Recreation and Forestry
Commission, shall be incorporated by reference into this chapter.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
In addition to any other applicable penalty provided by law, the penalty for violations of this chapter are provided in §
25.04 of this Municipal Code.