(a) The Parkersburg Bicycle Advisory Board shall consist of no more than 11 voting members. The members shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by Council for terms of three years each, except that the terms of the first Advisory Board shall be appointed to terms of one, two and three years. Vacancies shall be filed by appointment in the same manner for the unexpired term only. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation. The members of the Board should, to the extent possible, consist of representatives of:
(1) Bike and cycling organizations;
(2) Private businesses located within the City;
(3) Organizations concerned with safety/Planning organizations;
(4) Representatives of business or non-profit organizations with express interest in Parkersburg bicycling infrastructure and facilities, and;
(5) Interested private citizens concerned with cycling issues.
A City Parks and Recreation representative, the City Engineer, the City Planning Director, and a representative from the Parkersburg Police Department shall serve as nonvoting members of the Bicycle Advisory Board. Members shall be residents and/or have a vested interest in the City of Parkersburg, as determined by the Mayor of the City of Parkersburg.
(b) The Board shall serve under the direction of the Mayor and shall receive technical support from City staff.
(Ord. 0-1490. Passed 10-14-14.)