Chapter 2.44
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Sections:
2.44.030 Terms – Vacancy filling – Removal.
2.44.040 Officers – Quorum – Meetings.
2.44.010 Definitions.
Words used shall have the following meanings:
A. “Board” means board of park commissioners.
B. “Park” means an area of land, with or without water, developed and used for public recreational purposes, including landscaped tracts; picnic grounds; playgrounds; athletic fields; recreation centers; camps; foot, bicycle and bridle paths; motor vehicle drives; wildlife sanctuaries; museums; zoological and botanical gardens; facilities for bathing, boating and fishing; as well as other recreational facilities for the use and benefit of the public. (Ord. 1008 § 1, 2002; Ord. 874 § 1, 1996).
2.44.020 Creation of board.
There is created a board of park commissioners, consisting of five members who shall be appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the city council, from citizens of recognized fitness for such positions. No commissioner shall receive any compensation for his services. (Ord. 874 § 2, 1996).
2.44.030 Terms – Vacancy filling – Removal.
The terms of office shall begin upon appointment and continue until the completion of the specific project under consideration. (Ord. 1008 § 2, 2002; Ord. 874 § 3, 1996).
2.44.040 Officers – Quorum – Meetings.
Members of the board shall meet and organize by electing from the members a president, a secretary, and such other officers as may be necessary. It shall be the duty of the president to preside at all meetings of the board and of the secretary to keep minutes of all meetings and of all proceedings of the board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and three affirmative votes shall be necessary to carry any proposition. A meeting of the board shall be held as necessary, and meeting notices shall be posted at City Hall and the appropriate media advised of each meeting. (Ord. 1008 § 3, 2002; Ord. 874 § 4, 1996).
2.44.050 Purpose.
The board is created for the purpose of advising the mayor, city council and city staff regarding specific planning and development of the park and recreation facilities and properties. The board shall perform specific tasks and/or projects as directed by the mayor and city council. The board shall promptly report to the council thereon, making such recommendations and giving such counsel as it may deem proper. (Ord. 1008 § 4, 2002; Ord. 977 § 1, 2000; Ord. 874 § 5, 1996).