(A) Establishment of Board. There shall be a Parks and Recreation Board consisting of seven (7) members, each of whom shall be a resident and qualified elector of the City. Each member shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by Council: two (2) for a term of one (1) year, two (2) for a term of two (2) years, and three (3) for a term of three (3) years. Each year thereafter, the Mayor shall appoint one (1) or more persons (as the case may be), as successors of the members whose terms expire, to serve a term of three (3) years, subject to approval by Council. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. The Mayor, at any time, may remove any member from office for misconduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or other cause, subject to approval by Council.
(B) Duties. The Parks and Recreation Board shall generally act in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to Council concerning the development, maintenance and operation of playgrounds, recreational facilities, and programs for the City, including fees and rates thereof; however, the Parks and Recreation Board also shall have those powers and perform those duties as Council may provide by ordinance or resolution.