State Law Reference: As to park boards,
see §§ 90.500 through 90.570, RSMo.
Cross Reference: See also Ch. 265, Park Rules and Regulations.
[R.O. 1992 § 130.010; R.O. of 1942
§ 400; Ord. No. 1511 § 1, 1-21-1952; Ord. No. 1600 § 1, 2-2-1953]
There is hereby created a City Parks
and Recreation Commission, which shall consist of a Board of nine
(9) Commissioners, chosen from the citizens and taxpayers of the City
with reference to their fitness for such office. The members of the Parks
and Recreation Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and affirmed
by the City Council. Beginning with June 1, 1952, the members or Commissioners
shall hold office, one-third (1/3) for one (1) year, one-third (1/3)
for two (2) years and one-third (1/3) for three (3) years, and annually
thereafter the Mayor shall, before the first of July of each year,
appoint as before three (3) Commissioners, who shall hold office for
three (3) years and until their successors are appointed. They shall
take the prescribed oath of office required by all other City Officers.
No member of the municipal government shall be a member of this Board.
[R.O. 1992 § 130.020; R.O. of 1942
§ 401; Ord. No. 1601 § 1, 2-2-1953; Ord. No. 7230, 6-15-1992; Ord. No.
05-9717 § 1, 2-7-2005]
Each year, during July, the City Parks
and Recreation Commission shall organize and elect a President and
Vice President and such other officers as they deem necessary. They
shall keep a complete record of all business transacted by them pertaining
to the City park which shall be subject to inspection by the City
Council whenever required by that body. The City Parks and Recreation
Commission shall control, manage and supervise all City park property.
They shall make rules and regulations concerning such parks, their
use and management; provided that such rules and regulations are submitted
to the City Council in open meeting and by them approved. They shall
prepare a written report each month addressed to the City Council
stating how all matters were performed by them during the month in
relation thereto as well as appropriations out of the City Park Fund
to meet expenses for the parks for the ensuing month. They shall in
general carry out the spirit and intent of this Chapter in establishing
and maintaining public parks.
[R.O. 1992 § 130.030; R.O. of 1942
§ 404; CC 1970 § 2-140]
Vacancies in the Parks and Recreation
Commission occasioned by removals, resignation or otherwise, shall
be reported to the City Council, and be filled in like manner as original
appointments. No Commissioner shall receive compensation as such.
