The Recreation Commission shall consist of five members appointed
by the Council on the recommendation of the Mayor and Recreation Director.
Members shall serve without pay. All appointments shall be for a two-year
term. Should a vacancy occur then the Council shall elect a successor
for the unexpired term only.
The duties of the Recreation Commission shall be:
A. To
advise, make recommendations to and influence the Recreation Director
and/or municipal officials on recreation matters.
B. To
seek the development of a broad variety of programs, facilities and
services to meet the total needs and demands utilizing the total resources
of the community.
C. To
inform and educate the public about the importance and need for recreation
programs, facilities and services.
D. To
strive to involve the citizens in the planning and development of
the recreation system and identify local needs.
E. To
establish and maintain an effective public relations program utilizing
all appropriate communications media.
F. To
advise on financial planning and secure adequate budget support.
G. To
provide a close liaison and coordination with other agencies to ensure
total cooperative community effort to provide the most effective and
economical services possible.
H. To
evaluate the City's programs, facilities, services, and relationships
periodically to assure that its goals and objectives are being achieved.
I. To
provide encouragement, support and work in partnership with the Director
to provide a team approach to recreational problems and concerns.
[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12]
The annual meeting shall be held in January of each year and
will appoint a Chairperson and Secretary. The Recreation Commission
will meet regularly each month at a time determined by the members
of the Recreation Commission.
[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12]
The Recreation Commission shall understand and value the importance
of providing leadership to the community. The Commission will provide
a more customized, systematic and continuous development program,
instilling in members a sense of importance of visionary, proactive
leadership. New knowledge can be an invaluable resource when meeting
local community needs that will profit the Recreation Department as
a whole and build a strong sense of teamwork.