A. Establishment: The Latah County Board of Commissioners hereby continues the establishment of a board known as the Latah County Parks and Recreation Board. The board shall serve in an advisory and support capacity to the Latah County Commissioners and to the County Parks and Recreation Director.
B. Membership: The board shall be composed of seven (7) members, appointed by the Latah County Commissioners. Members of the board must reside within Latah County and shall be persons with an interest in the success of Latah County Parks and Recreation. The Board of County Commissioners may authorize one or more youth representatives to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board in whatever capacity designated by the Board of Commissioners. The mission of the board shall be the same as the Parks and Recreation Department.
C. Terms Of Service: The board shall be appointed annually, within the first two (2) weeks of January. Unexplained absence at three (3) consecutive meetings or a written letter of resignation shall constitute resignation from the board. The County Commissioners shall endeavor to appoint a new member from the geographical area represented by the vacancy, i.e., Bovill, Deary, Genesee, Juliaetta, Kendrick, Moscow, Potlatch, Troy, etc.
D. Duties And Responsibilities:
1. The Latah County Parks and Recreation Board shall have the responsibility to support the Parks and Recreation Director and advise the Director of the desires of County residents regarding the conception, development, and implementation of programs to enhance the use and accessibility of the parks; develop and implement programs that add recreational opportunities for the people of Latah County, including expansion or addition to park sites and facilities; and link recreational activities/programs to the education and development of children and youth and the general well being of Latah County citizens.
2. The board shall aid the Parks and Recreation Director in coordinating the needs of the County's park system with the activities of other Federal, State, Municipal, and other public agencies.
3. The board shall aid in gaining citizen and civic group cooperation in furthering development of parks and recreation opportunities throughout the County.
4. The board shall advise and assist the Parks and Recreation Director in formulating and recommending regulations as deemed necessary for the operation of County parks.
5. The board shall perform other related advisory and support functions as the Board of County Commissioners may request.
6. The Board of County Commissioners of Latah County shall, by resolution, adopt any additional duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by the Board of County Commissioners.
E. Organization: The County Parks and Recreation Board shall elect, among themselves, a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and a Secretary. Officers shall be selected annually at the January meeting. A quorum shall consist of four (4) members.
F. Continuation Of Existing Membership: The membership of the Latah County Parks and Recreation Board shall continue to be those members in office immediately preceding the enactment of this chapter. The terms of such members shall continue until their previously designated time. The enactment of this section shall have no effect on the business or membership of the Latah County Parks and Recreation Board. (Ord. 343, 8-1-2016)