There is hereby created a seven (7) member advisory board which
shall assist and advise the director on the proper operation of the
parks and recreational facilities. Such board shall be known as the
parks and recreation board, hereinafter referred to as the “board.”
(1999 Code, sec. 8.203)
The mayor shall appoint the members of such board subject to
the approval of the city council. Such members shall hold office for
three (3) years, and of the first seven (7) appointments, three (3)
shall be appointed for three (3) year terms, two (2) for two (2) year
terms and two (2) for one (1) year terms. Thereafter, the number will
depend upon the number of expiring terms. Six (6) members of the board
shall be residents of the city. Should vacancies occur in the board,
such vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments
except such terms shall only be for the remainder of such unexpired
term. Appointment of new board members will be by the mayor with the
approval of the city council, at some time prior to September 1st,
as terms of office will run from September 1st to September 1st.
(Ordinance 2509 adopted 8/8/11)
The board is hereby empowered to establish its own parliamentary
procedure, provided that such procedure shall not be in conflict with
the city charter or other provisions of law or the following:
(1)
A
quorum shall consist of a majority of the entire membership of the
board and any issue to be voted on shall be resolved by those present;
(2)
The
chairperson shall be entitled to vote upon any issue but shall have
no veto power;
(3)
The
board is hereby authorized to work with the director and make recommendations
to the director about any matter it deems beneficial to the orderly
administration of the department. The board shall assist the director
in promulgating any rules and regulations for the administration of
the department.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.203(2))
Any disputes over use of any park facility which cannot be resolved
by the director shall be heard by the board. Any person aggrieved
by the decision of the board may appeal such decision to the city
council.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.203(3))
The board shall make a study of the parks and recreational facilities
and policies of the city and shall, each year, on or before the 1st
day of June, make recommendations, in writing, to the director and
city council as to any changes, modifications and other improvements
to such facilities.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.203(4))
The board shall meet no less than once every two months, and
such meetings shall be held at the municipal complex of the city unless
notice of change of meeting place be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the city. Meetings shall be open to the public and
minutes shall be filed with the city secretary and shall be treated
as public record.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.203(5); Ordinance 2662 adopted 9/29/14)
The function of the board shall not controverse any provision
of the city charter or ordinances of the city. The function of the
board shall be advisory only.
(1999 Code, sec. 8.203(6))
