There is hereby created a park and recreation board of the city to consist of eight (8) members possessing the same qualifications and subject to the same disqualifications provided by the charter for city councilmen.
(1964 Code, sec. 18-13)
All members of the park and recreation board shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the approval of the city council. All members of such board shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, or until their successors are appointed.
(1964 Code, sec. 18-14)
The members of the park and recreation board shall serve without compensation.
(1964 Code, sec. 18-15)
The park and recreation board shall elect a chairman and shall hold meetings at least once a month and at such other times as the chairman shall designate.
(1964 Code, sec. 18-16)
The park and recreation board shall have supervision over all public parks and buildings thereon, and all public recreation programs.
(1964 Code, sec. 18-17)
The park and recreation board shall have authority to hire such employees as it deems necessary to discharge the responsibilities of such board.
(1964 Code, sec. 18-18)
The actions of the park and recreation board, in the discharge of its duties, shall be under the supervision of, and subject to, the approval of the city council.
(1964 Code, sec. 18-19)