There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation Commission to function in an advisory capacity to Council, the Mayor and the Recreation Director on all matters affecting city-owned parks, in addition to recreation policies and programs for the city. The Commission shall serve as an agency to develop and recommend a program of recreation policy for the community, working with the Recreation Director to administer the program.
(Ord. 29-63, passed 3-11-1963; Ord. 166-04, passed 7-12-2004; Ord. 122-2018, passed 7-9-2018)
(a) The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of nine members, comprised of the following:
(1) Five voting members shall be residents of the city appointed by the Mayor for a term of three years each, with the advice and consent of the Council, with at least one member appointed from each ward. Each resident member shall be registered and qualified electors of the city who hold no other elective or appointive office or position in the city administration; and
(2) Four ex officio members comprised of one member of Council, selected by the Mayor; one member of the Board of Education, selected by the Parks and Recreation Commission; one member of the Tree Commission; and the Recreation Director. Other than the Recreation Director, the ex officio members shall serve terms of one year each unless reappointed.
(b) The members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall serve without compensation. With prior approval by Council, any expense incurred by the Commission or the members thereof in the performance of their duties shall be paid from the city treasury.
(Ord. 29-63, passed 3-11-1963; Ord. 166-04, passed 7-12-2004)
(a) Generally. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall recommend rules, regulations and policies governing all public parks and all facilities and appurtenances for the protection of the public and proper use of the parks, except otherwise provided by the Council. In addition to its other duties and jurisdiction and for the promotion of the health, safety, and enjoyment of the public, the Parks and Recreation Commission shall recommend all needed rules and regulations for the maintenance of order, safety and decency in all public parks and public grounds used for park purposes.
(b) No power to acquire or deed land. The Parks and Recreation Commission may make recommendations for acquisition and donations of real property used for park purposes but shall have no power to acquire or dispose of real property.
(c) Improvements. The Parks and Recreation Commission may make recommendations for improvements to all parks and grounds used for park purposes.
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