[Adopted 2-24-1987; amended 2-20-1990; 9-29-1992 (§§ 2-322 to 2-327 of the 2010 Code); 10-29-2024]
There shall be a Golf Course Commission (hereinafter referred to at times as the "Commission") consisting of seven Commissioners to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Municipal Council as hereinafter provided.
A. 
The positions on the Commission shall be filled in the following manner:
(1) 
Five shall be from the Taunton community at large; and
(2) 
One shall be a season pass holder at John F. Parker Municipal Golf Course; and
(3) 
One Commissioner shall be a member of the Municipal Council.
A. 
The appointment of each member shall be for two years.
B. 
Should a Commissioner die, resign or otherwise become disqualified to serve before the expiration of his or her term, the Mayor shall appoint an individual to serve the remainder of the unexpired term, said appointment to take place in the manner above provided.
C. 
The term of the Municipal Council Commission member shall concur with the inauguration for the City of Taunton.
A. 
The Commission shall oversee the management and operation of the John F. Parker Golf Course property and facilities and shall, from time to time as it deems advisable or at the Mayor's request, make recommendations to the Mayor relative to the management, operation, control, use, and development of the golf course property and its facilities.
B. 
The CFO and Procurement Department with recommendations by the Commission shall draft an RFP for the management of the Golf Course for such term of years as the CFO and Procurement Department and Commission deem in the best interest of the City. The Commission shall make recommendations on responses to the Mayor. The Mayor shall, with the assistance of the Commission, the CFO and Procurement, award the contract to a successful bidder with the approval of the Municipal Council.
A. 
The Commission shall meet monthly and at such other times as may be advisable or necessary to carry out its functions. All meetings of the Commission shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, and full minutes shall be kept.
B. 
The Commission shall keep the Mayor at all times fully informed about the operations of the golf course and about any proposals, developments or other factors which the Commission deems may or will affect or otherwise are relevant to the management, operation, control, use or development of the golf course property or its facilities.
C. 
The Commission shall elect from its own members a Chairperson and a Secretary who shall serve for one year.
D. 
The Commission will present an annual update to the Municipal Council on the status and operations of the golf course.
The Commission shall maintain daily oversight of the John F. Parker Municipal Golf Course operations and management and make recommendations to the Mayor; develop and implement capital improvement to be submitted to the Mayor and the CFO for review, comment and approval and other development plans for the golf course; set policy for the golf course, including course operation times and definition and implementation of a code of conduct for users of the golf course; and establish, maintain and report quarterly to the Mayor in reference thereto a budget sufficient to carry forth the duties of the Commission.