The Recreation Committee shall consist of seven
members, all of whom shall be residents of the City.
The present members of the Recreation Committee,
as now constituted, shall fulfill their appointed terms. The Mayor
shall appoint one person to fill an unexpired term ending March 31,
2004, and one person for a term of four years to expire March 31,
2003. Thereafter, upon the expiration of the term of each member serving
on the Committee, his reappointment or the appointment of his successor
shall be for a term of three years.
Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration
of term shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the
same manner as original appointments.
The members of the Committee shall serve without
compensation.
The members of the Committee shall elect from
their own number a Chairman and Secretary and other necessary officers
to serve for one year and shall have power to adopt rules of procedure
for the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction.
The Committee shall serve the City Council,
Mayor, City Administrator and Recreation Director in an advisory capacity
on matters concerning the establishment and maintenance of playgrounds
and neighborhood recreation centers; the need for repair or replacement
of equipment in such playgrounds and recreation centers, and the buildings
thereon; and the need to construct, maintain and operate public baths
and swimming pools. The Committee shall, upon request by the City
Council, Mayor, City Administrator or Recreation Director, investigate
and provide advisory opinions on the matters described above, provided
that no advisory opinion issued by the Committee shall be binding
upon the City or its officials.