(A) An ad hoc task force on the Parks and Recreation System is established for a period of one year from the date of its formulation. The task force shall be comprised of 17 members appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments to be made in the following manner:
(1) The chairperson to be appointed after consultation with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
(2) Two members to be from nominations of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
(3) Five members to be appointed at large.
(4) Nine members to be appointed to represent each of the nine Council districts from nominations of the respective district Councilors.
(B) The task force shall, within one year, submit a report to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on results of its study on parks and recreation needs and priorities, to expedite funding for further development, operation and maintenance of the parks and recreation system including possible alternative modes to those currently used, and other recommendations on the scope and use of the parks and recreation system which they deem desirable.
(C) The task force shall actively seek citizen input and shall hold publicized hearings in each district in formulating its report. The task force shall utilize all available information from appropriate city departments and other agencies in acquiring pertinent background and support data.
(D) Staff assistance in recording activities of the task force and preparation of status reports and final report shall be provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. Professional staff assistance may be periodically obtained with the approval of the Mayor from Parks and Recreation Department, Planning Department or other city departments as need may arise.
(E) All meetings of the task force shall be publicly announced 72 hours in advance and shall be open to the public.
(Res. 20-1975, approved 2-13-75)