(A) There is hereby created a municipal Department of Parks and Recreation.
(B) A Park and Recreation Board shall be composed of four members appointed by the Executive of the city on the basis of their interest in and knowledge of parks and recreation, but no more than two members may be affiliated with the same political party.
(C) Each appointment is for a four-year term. All terms expire on the first Monday in January, but a member continues in office until his or her successor is appointed. If an appointment for a new term is not made by the Mayor by the first Monday in April, the incumbent shall serve another term. If a vacancy occurs, the Mayor shall appoint a new member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(D) At its first regular meeting in each year, the Board shall select a President and Vice-President. The Vice-President shall have authority to act as the president of the board during the absence or disability of the President. The board may select a Secretary either from within or without its own membership.
(E) The Board shall have the power to perform all acts necessary to acquire and develop sites and facilities and to conduct any programs as are generally understood to be park and recreation functions. In addition, the Board shall have all powers and duties listed in I.C. 36-10-3-10 and 36-10-3-11 et seq.
(F) The Board shall prepare and submit an annual budget in the same manner as the other departments of city government as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. The Board may accept gifts, donations and subsidies for park and recreation purposes.
(Ord. 692, passed 5-20-1991)