(a) Membership. The Uptown Park Advisory Committee shall consist of the following members: The Director of Parks and Recreation, the City Forester, and a minimum of not less than three nor more than seven citizens appointed by the Mayor with the approval of Council.
(b) Term. The term of the members shall be three years and they shall serve without financial consideration. The Committee shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations, and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(c) Powers and Duties. The Up-Town Park Advisory Committee shall make recommendations to the City administration regarding the use, maintenance, repair, alteration or addition to the Up-Town Park. The function of the committee shall be advisory only.
(d) Council to Review; Approve Recommendations. Any recommendation of the Up-Town Park Advisory Committee relative to its functions shall be subject to review and approval by Council.
(e) Studies; Liability Insurance. The Up-Town Park Advisory Committee will study any proposed uses, maintenance, repairs, alterations or additions to the Up-Town Park described herein, and will recommend where appropriate, the purchase of good and sufficient liability insurance to protect the City from any cause of action or liability arising out of the use, maintenance/repair, alteration or addition to Up-Town Park described herein.
(f) Consideration of Proposed Gifts or Bequests. The Up-Town Park Advisory Committee will study and make recommendations to the City Administration concerning any proposed gifts or bequests to the City, for the use, maintenance, repair, alteration or addition to the Up-Town Park described herein.
(g) Council to be Final Authority. Council shall be the final authority and shall approve or disapprove any proposed gift or bequest for the benefit of the Up-Town Park. The approval or disapproval of Council may be shown by a majority vote of members present as reflected by the minutes of Council.
(Ord. 162-02. Passed 10-15-02.)