(A) The Board shall be composed of 5 members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation and removal by the City Council. The City Arborist, if one exists, and the City Manager or the Manager’s designee shall serve as staff advisors to the Board. Whenever possible, persons will be appointed who have demonstrated interest, experience, or expertise in some areas of parks, recreation, or trees. To be eligible to serve, members must be residents of the City of Banks.
(B) The 5 positions shall continue and be replaced and refilled in accordance with this section. Persons appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Tree Board shall serve a 2-year term.
(C) Each Board member serves at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed by vote of the Council before the end of the Board member’s term for any reason.
(D) The Mayor shall appoint an eligible person to fill any vacancy on the Board to complete the unexpired term of open position.
(E) No Board member shall receive compensation or incur expenses of any kind unless the expenses or expenditures have first been approved by the City Manager.
(Ord. 2013-08-01, passed 8-13-2013; Am. Ord. 2018-06-01, passed 8-14-2018; Am. Ord. 2022-12-01, passed 1-10-2023)