Chapter 2.40
BOARD OF RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
Sections:
2.40.010 Creation – Membership – Service gratuitous.
2.40.040 Rules – Organization – Meetings.
2.40.050 Duties and responsibilities.
2.40.010 Creation – Membership – Service gratuitous.
The parks and recreation commission is created to consist of five members who shall be appointed by the majority of the city council and serve at their pleasure. Members shall serve without compensation. [Ord. 599-85, 1-22-85. Prior code § 2-5].
2.40.020 Terms of office.
The term of each member of the recreation commission shall be for four years. Appointments shall be made so that the expiration date of commissioners shall be staggered at two-year intervals. Terms shall expire on July 1st. Vacancies in such commission occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term of the commissioner leaving the commission. [Ord. 536-78, 4-10-78. Prior code § 2-6].
2.40.030 Absenteeism.
Absence from two consecutive regular meetings, without formal prior approval of the recreation commission, by a commissioner shall be deemed to constitute the retirement of such member and the position declared vacant. [Ord. 536-78, 4-10-78. Prior code § 2-7].
2.40.040 Rules – Organization – Meetings.
The commission shall make such rules for carrying on its business as it deems necessary. It shall include provisions for selecting its chairperson, keeping of minutes that shall be filed with the city clerk; and for the provision of holding meetings no less frequently than once per month. [Ord. 536-78, 4-10-78. Prior code § 2-8].
2.40.050 Duties and responsibilities.
The duties and responsibilities of the recreation commission shall be:
(1) Act in advisory capacity to the city council on all matters pertaining to parks and public recreation.
(2) Formulate policies in recreation services for approval by the city council.
(3) The submission of an annual budget to the city manager by April 1st. The budget will be incorporated in the city’s annual preliminary budget to the city council for their review and consideration. [Ord. 536-78, 4-10-78. Prior code § 2-9].