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City of Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo County
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[Adopted 5-7-2018 by Ord. No. 1964]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. IV, Planning Commission, derived from Adm. Code § A218, as amended, was repealed 6-20-2011 by Ord. No. 1883.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BOARD
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board created by § 2-59.
There is created and established a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to consist of nine voting members, all of whom shall be residents of the City. At least two of the Board's members shall be 15 to 17 years old at the time of their appointment.
The members of the Board shall be appointed by the City Commission for terms of three years except the initial appointment shall provide for three three-year terms, two two-year terms and two one-year terms. Terms shall begin and terminate on January 1, except that a member shall continue in office until a successor is appointed and takes office. Vacancies shall be filled by the City Commission by appointment for the unexpired term.
The Board may elect a Chairman and such other officers as it may desire, from its own members.
The City Manager or his or her designee shall assign a City staff member to serve as Secretary of the Board. That person shall provide such administrative support as may be required.
A. 
The duties of the Board shall be of an advisory nature only to the City Manager and the City Commission. The Board may:
(1) 
Consult with and make recommendations to the City Commission regarding parks and recreation planning and programming.
(2) 
Have access to all records, information and data concerning the activities and operations of the Department of Public Services.
(3) 
Have the privilege of visiting and inspecting, at reasonable times, all recreation facilities of the City.
The Board may adopt rules and make regulations for its own activities.