A. Purpose: The purpose of the parks and rodeo executive committee shall be to assist in the management of the city owned rodeo grounds; organize and program all rodeo related activities involving general public participation in a comprehensive and diversified program for the betterment of the rodeo grounds and facilities.
B. Appointment: The mayor, with the consent of the city council, shall appoint a parks and rodeo executive committee of five (5) members.
C. Terms: Executive committee members appointed shall serve terms of three (3) years. Terms for the first year of operation shall be determined by random lot drawing with two (2) members serving two (2) year terms and three (3) years thereafter. Terms shall expire on December 31 of the appointed term.
D. Vacancies: The mayor, with the consent of the city council, shall appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term of the committee member in the event of a vacancy.
E. Compensation: Committee members shall serve without compensation, except that expenses for equipment, travel and supplies necessary for the committee to transact its business shall be allowed by the council.
F. Organization: The committee shall elect a vice chair, secretary, and treasurer as provided for in the committee rules and regulations.
G. Rules And Regulations: The committee shall adopt bylaws for governing. These rules and regulations shall be ratified by the city council and shall act as the rules of the committee.
H. Duties: The committee shall work with the director of the parks and rodeo committee toward development of a comprehensive, balanced plan of activities utilizing the rodeo grounds in conjunction with the adjoining county owned fairgrounds. The committee shall have the authority to appoint subcommittee members to assist in the various activities involved in the operation of the rodeo grounds and facilities. At least one member for the executive committee shall serve on any subcommittee. Subcommittee members shall be confirmed with at least four (4) members of the executive committee. Said appointment of subcommittee members need not be confirmed by the mayor or city council. (Ord. 2012-555, 5-1-2012)