ARTICLE II. - PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

Sec. 74-31. - Parks and recreation advisory board created.#

There is hereby authorized to be created a city parks and recreation advisory board. The board shall be composed of seven residents of the city.

(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 2, 6-9-09)

Sec. 74-32. - Appointment and terms of office.#

Members of the board shall be appointed by the city council. Said board members shall receive no compensation. Board members shall serve for a term of two years; provided, however, the first appointments to the parks and recreation advisory board shall consist of four individuals appointed for terms of two years and three individuals appointed for terms of one year. Subsequent appointments shall be for two-year terms. Members shall be chosen from among such persons concerned with and interested in the development of parks and recreation facilities, services, and programs in the city. Members must be at least 18 years of age. The city council may appoint one of its own members to act as liaison between the advisory board and council.

(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 3, 6-9-09)

Sec. 74-33. - Removal.#

Members of the parks and recreation advisory board may be removed by a majority vote of the city council for neglect of duty, conflict of interest, malfeasance in office or other just cause, or for unexcused absence for more than three consecutive regular meetings or any other combination of absences the city council finds has or will prevent them from effectively performing their duties on the board. The decision of the city council shall be final and there shall be no appeal there from.

(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 4, 6-9-09)

Sec. 74-34. - Vacancies.#

Vacancies, occurring other than through the expiration of term, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for appointments as provided in this article.

(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 5, 6-9-09)

Sec. 74-35. - Meetings.#

A majority of the parks and recreation advisory board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to carry any motion. (1)

The parks and recreation advisory board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary for the conduct of its business.

(2)

The parks and recreation advisory board shall provide for a regular meeting schedule, including time, place and frequency of meetings as necessary. All meetings shall be open to the public, in accordance with the open meetings act.

(3)

The parks and recreation staff shall be advisory to the board.

(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 6, 6-9-09)

Sec. 74-36. - Duties and responsibilities.#

The parks and recreation advisory board shall act in an advisory capacity to the parks and recreation director, city manager and city council. The board shall be responsible for providing guidance and direction concerning matters as defined in the adopted by-laws approved by the city council from time-to-time.

(Ord. No. 2009-10, § 7, 6-9-09)