Chapter 2.68 - PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

Sections:

2.68.010 - Created—Composition—Appointment.#

There is created and established a body to be designated as the parks and recreation advisory board and shall be composed of seven voting members, all of which shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council, and the parks and recreation director as nonvoting members. Five voting members appointed shall be residents of the city, one from each respective council district. Two members shall be appointed at large who shall represent the commercial/business community of the city. The membership of the board should be representative of the broad spectrum of leisure time, sports and recreational aspects usually associated with public parks, similar facilities, activities and programs.

(Ord. 2000-15 § 1 (part))

2.68.020 - Mission—Powers and duties.#

The mission of the parks and recreation advisory board is to: A.

Actively promote the use of city parks and recreational facilities;

B.

Actively promote recreational and leisure time activities and programs for all residents and citizens;

C.

Examine the present and future demand for publicly owned recreational facilities for the citizens and patrons of the city; and

D.

Review and recommend policies and procedures to improve the parks and recreation system of the city, including existing facilities as well as future projects such as the Jordan River Parkway.

(Ord. 2000-15 § 1 (part))

2.68.030 - Term—Removal—Vacancies—Qualifications.#

Appointed members shall serve for a term of three years and may be removed by the mayor and city council only for cause, with the provision that the first appointment of two members shall be for a term of one year; the first appointment of two members shall be for a term of two years; the first appointment of the remaining three members shall be for a term of three years; thereafter the members shall be appointed for three-year terms. Vacancies occurring through expiration of terms of appointment, death, disability, resignation or removal from the city, if applicable, shall be filled by appointment of the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. Members shall not serve more than two consecutive terms. "Term," as used in this chapter shall mean serving on such advisory board for at least eighteen (18) months. The members of this board shall be resident voters and taxpayers of the city and shall be selected without regard to political considerations and solely on the basis of qualifications for the position.

(Ord. 2000-15 § 1 (part))

2.68.040 - Rules of procedure, meetings, etc.#

The board shall formulate its own rules for selection of a chairman, time, place and manner of calling of meetings and other procedural matters; provided, that there shall be at least one meeting each month.

(Ord. 2000-15 § 1 (part))

2.68.050 - Salary.#

No member of the board shall receive compensation for service on the advisory board.

(Ord. 2000-15 § 1 (part))