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GREENWAY COMMISSION
There is hereby established a commission, which shall serve as an advisory body to the City Council and city staff through the Parks and Recreation Department, for the purpose of assisting in the promotion and development of a greenway system for the city. The City of Albemarle Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, its members and officers, shall hereafter serve the role of the Albemarle Greenway Commission, incorporating all actions and duties assigned to that Board into its operations.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
It shall be the duty of the appointed board or commission, in general, to do the following:
(A) Study and make recommendations to the City Council for possible implementation locations.
(B) Educate the general public about the city's greenway program.
(C) Provide assistance necessary to help promote the development of the greenway in accordance with the master plan approved by the City Council.
(D) Review and make recommendations to the City Council for approval of development tracts which involve the dedication of a component of the city's greenway system.
(E) Seek sponsors and grants to help develop the greenway system in accordance with the master plan of development.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
The appointed board or commission may set up special committees to assist it in the study of specific questions and problems, and to carry out activities authorized by the Commission to promote the education of the public and to enhance their participation and enjoyment of the greenway system.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
There is hereby created and established pursuant to the provisions of G.S. Ch. 160A, Art. 18, Sec. 354, the City of Albemarle Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, hereinafter referred to as the “Advisory Board,” for the purpose of providing guidance to the governing authorities of the City of Albemarle and its and parks and recreation staff in the development of programs, special events, activities, and departmental facilities; to provide means for communities and neighborhoods in the city to be represented in the administrative, managerial, programming and planning processes of the Parks and Recreation Department; to facilitate the inclusion of public opinion in the process of planning, development, and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and practices; and to serve as an advocate for parks and recreation in the processes of public planning, funding and administration. The Advisory Board shall also serve the role of the former Albemarle Greenway Commission, incorporating all actions and duties assigned to that commission into its operations.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
(A) The Advisory Board shall consist of members residing in the corporate limits of the City of Albemarle, and up to two members residing from outside Albemarle corporate limits in Stanly County. Members shall exemplify and take an active interest in Albemarle parks and recreation through involvement in programs and use of parks and other departmental facilities. Additionally, where possible, appointments shall be made in such a manner as to maintain on the Board at all times a majority of members who have experience with and knowledge of greenways, greenway planning, land acquisition and development.
(B) The Advisory Board shall be composed of nine to eleven members appointed as follows:
(1) One member from each of the four Council (Electoral) Districts in the city appointed by the City Council;
(2) Five to seven members appointed by the City Council at large.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
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