[Ord. No. 990111-B §1, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §1, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §1, 5-27-2008]
There is hereby created a Park and Recreational Advisory Board
to serve as the Park Board for the City and to provide advice and
information to the Board of Aldermen and Mayor regarding the needs
and requirements of the City's park system.
[Ord. No. 990111-B §2, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §2, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §2, 5-27-2008; Ord. No. 120213 §1, 2-13-2012; Ord. No. 160808D §1, 8-22-2016]
The Mayor shall, with the approval of a majority of all members
of the Board of Aldermen, appoint a Park and Recreational Advisory
Board of seven (7) members, five (5) members to be chosen from the
citizens of the City at large with reference to their qualifications
for such position, up to two (2) members may be chosen from outside
the City limits but within five (5) miles and not in any other City.
[Ord. No. 990111-B §3, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §3, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §3, 5-27-2008]
No member of the Parks and Recreational Advisory Board shall
be a member of the Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 990111-B §4, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §4, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §4, 5-27-2008; Ord. No. 120213 §1, 2-13-2012; Ord. No. 160808D §1, 8-22-2016]
Each member shall serve a three (3) year term.
[Ord. No. 990111-B §5, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §5, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §5, 5-27-2008]
When a vacancy occurs on the Park and Recreational Advisory
Board by removal, resignation or otherwise of any member thereof,
said vacancy shall be reported to the Board of Aldermen and shall
be filled in a like manner as original appointments for the unexpired
term of said member.
[Ord. No. 990111-B §6, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §6, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §6, 5-27-2008]
No Park and Recreational Advisory Board member shall receive
any compensation as such for the City.
[Ord. No. 990111-B §7, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §7, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §7, 5-27-2008; Ord. No. 120213 §1, 2-13-2012; Ord. No. 160808D §1, 8-22-2016]
The Park and Recreational Advisory Board members shall meet
at least monthly on a set date and time as determined by the members.
June of every year the members shall elect one (1) of its members
as President, and one (1) of its other members as Vice President,
and one (1) of its other members as Secretary.
[Ord. No. 990111-B §8, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §8, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §8, 5-27-2008; Ord. No. 120213 §1, 2-13-2012; Ord. No. 160808D §1, 8-22-2016]
A. The
Park and Recreational Advisory Board shall have the following duties
and responsibilities:
1. Make and adopt such bylaws and recommend to the Board of Aldermen
rules and regulations for their guidance and for the government of
the parks.
2. Identify park and recreational opinions of individuals and organizations
in the community.
3. Make annual budget recommendations.
4. Ensure resources to continue ongoing and future park and recreation
programs.
5. Accept and perform delegated responsibilities.
6. Advise on basic policies that guide the department.
7. Maintain a clear distinction between its own function and the function
of the Governing Body and professional staff.
8. Submit all recommendations or suggestions in writing to avoid misinterpretations.
9. Recognize that its recommendations or suggestions will not always
be followed.
10. Review and advise on development plans.
11. Recommend sites for park expansion.
12. Recommend new programs for inclusion into department offerings.
[Ord. No. 990111-B §9, 1-11-1999; Ord. No. 071113C §9, 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 080527 §9, 5-27-2008]
The Mayor may, with the consent of a majority of all the members
of the Board of Aldermen, remove any Park and Recreational Advisory
Board member. Any member may also be removed by a two-thirds (2/3)
vote of all members of the Board of Aldermen, independently of the
Mayor's approval or recommendation.