Chapter 2.40
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Sections:

   2.40.010   Parks and recreation commission–Established.

   2.40.015   Purpose.

   2.40.020   Members.

   2.40.030   Regular meetings.

   2.40.040   Absence from meetings.

   2.40.050   Organization and records.

   2.40.060   Duties of members.

   2.40.070   Compensation and expenses.

2.40.010 Parks and recreation commission--Established.

   There is established a parks and recreation commission. The parks and recreation commission may be known as and referred to as the "Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission," or as the "Parks and Recreation Commission." (Ord. 495 § 1, 2014; Ord. 194 § 2, 1998; Ord. 25 § 1 (part), 1991; Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991; prior code § 2.20.010)

2.40.015 Purpose.

   The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the city council and the community services director in all matters pertaining to the community services district through the development and implementation of human services, comprehensive recreation programs, parks, and recreation facilities to meet the needs of all the residents within the city. (Ord. 495, 2014; Ord. 421 § 1, 2009)

2.40.020 Members.

   A.   The parks and recreation commission shall consist of six (6) members plus up to two alternate members, each of whom shall be appointed by the city council. The membership is to be composed of five (5) members from the community at large, one (1) youth member, and up to two (2) alternates.

   B.   Appointments shall be for four-year terms, except the youth member, and implemented pursuant to Chapter 2.32 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

   C.   The alternate commissioner(s) will be selected by the full city council and membership status is in accordance with Chapter 2.32 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

   D.   The youth member shall be a person regularly enrolled in grades 9 -12 of a public or private school operating within the city and shall be appointed by the youth advisory committee, which is under the auspices of the parks and recreation commission. In the event that the youth advisory committee shall fail to appoint the youth member, the city council or its designee shall appoint the youth member. The requirements of Section 2.32.010.D. of this code shall not apply to the youth member. The youth member shall be a non-voting member, and the term of office is one (1) year. (Ord. 531 § 1, 2018; Ord. 495, 2014; Ord. 476-23 § 1, 2012; Ord. 421 § 2, 2009; Ord. 210 § 2, 1999; Ord. 194 § 2, 1998; Ord. 120 § 1, 1994; Ord. 25 § 1 (part), 1991; Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991; prior code § 2.20.015)

2.40.030 Regular meetings.

   The Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting every other month at such time and place as designated in the rules and regulations of the commission. Regular meetings may be adjourned by public announcement to a specified date, time and place, and any such adjourned meeting shall be deemed a regular meeting. All meetings shall be open to the public. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. (Ord. 495 § 2, 2014; Ord. 194 § 2, 1998; Ord. 25 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2.20.020)