In accordance with section 4.06.B of the charter, the parks and recreation advisory board is established. The board shall be composed of five (5) voting members and two (2) alternate members with two (2) voting members and one (1) alternate member appointed for terms commencing in odd-numbered years and three (3) voting members and one (1) alternate member appointed for terms commencing in even-numbered years.
(Ordinance 2017-1221, sec. 2, adopted 5/9/17)
The board shall act in accordance with the provisions of the charter, this code, and other city ordinances, and only in an advisory capacity to the city council, in all matters pertaining to parks and recreation, and shall:
(1) 
Acquaint itself with, and make a continuous study and inspection of the city parks system;
(2) 
Follow a master plan for park property, structures, facilities, athletic areas or other improvements on public park and recreation facilities;
(3) 
Recommend the adoption of standards on areas, programs and financial support;
(4) 
Recommend to the city council rules and regulations governing the use of public park and recreation facilities;
(5) 
Advise the city staff of recommendations and reasons therefor; and
(6) 
Perform such other duties as the city council may prescribe.
(Ordinance 2017-1221, sec. 2, adopted 5/9/17)
(a) 
Schedule of meetings.
The board shall meet as necessary to conduct the business of the board, or by written request sent to the chairman or vice-chairman by three members of the board or the director.
(b) 
Staff liaison and support.
The director or, when the director is unable to attend, a designated senior staff person from the department, shall attend all meetings of the board, and provide staff support and assistance, reports and recommendations.
(Ordinance 2017-1221, sec. 2, adopted 5/9/17)