Chapter 4.14
PARKS ADVISORY BOARD

Sections:

4.14.010    Creation.

4.14.020    Purpose.

4.14.030    Duties.

4.14.040    Members.

4.14.050    Procedures.

4.14.010 Creation.

The parks advisory board is hereby established as part of the city government. (Ord. 1988 § 2, 2018; Ord. 1938 §§ 19, 20, 2016; Ord. 1583-05 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1316 § 2, 1998; Ord. 984 § 1, 1989. Formerly 2.76.010).

4.14.020 Purpose.

The purpose of the advisory board is to advise the city of Fife parks, recreation and aquatics department director on policy and administrative issues regarding park, tree, and green space facilities, activities, budgets, and fees. (Ord. 1988 § 3, 2018; Ord. 1962 § 6, 2017; Ord. 1938 § 19, 2016; Ord. 1583-05 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1316 § 3, 1998; Ord. 984 § 2, 1989. Formerly 2.76.020).

4.14.030 Duties.

The advisory board, in carrying out its designated purpose, shall have the following duties:

A. Provide general advice to the parks, recreation and aquatics department director;

B. Assess existing and proposed facilities, services, and programs;

C. Identify unmet needs, and offer recommendations for meeting needs or improving services or programs;

D. Assist the city in identifying funding sources and securing funding for the city’s parks, recreation, tree, and community services programs;

E. Assist the parks, recreation and aquatics department director in communicating parks, recreation, tree, and community services’ needs, services, and programs to the public, governmental agencies, the city manager, and the city council. (Ord. 1988 § 4, 2018; Ord. 1962 § 7, 2017; Ord. 1938 § 19, 2016; Ord. 1583-05 § 3, 2006; Ord. 1398 § 25, 2000; Ord. 1316 § 4, 1998; Ord. 984 § 3, 1989. Formerly 2.76.030).

4.14.040 Members.

The advisory board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. A minimum of five members shall be residents of the city of Fife and nonresidents shall either be employed within the city of Fife or reside within the city of Fife urban growth area. All appointments shall be for a term of three years. A board member may be removed prior to the expiration of his term for failing to attend two consecutive meetings without being excused by the board. If a vacancy occurs, the mayor, with confirmation from the council, may fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. (Ord. 1988 § 5, 2018; Ord. 1938 §§ 19, 21, 2016; Ord. 1583-05 § 4, 2006; Ord. 1493-03 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1473 § 4, 2002; Ord. 1438 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1316 § 5, 1998; Ord. 1198 § 1, 1995; Ord. 984 § 4, 1989. Formerly 2.76.040).

4.14.050 Procedures.

The advisory board shall adopt procedures governing the method and manner in which the board will conduct its affairs. The board’s procedures shall provide for meetings no less frequently than four times per year. The meetings will be conducted pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW. The procedures shall be approved by a majority of the members present at a regularly scheduled meeting and a certified copy provided to the city clerk. (Ord. 1988 § 6, 2018; Ord. 1938 § 19, 2016; Ord. 1316 § 6, 1998; Ord. 984 § 5, 1989. Formerly 2.76.050).