A. Officers: Except as provided in Montana code 7-16-4228(2), the president, and in the president's absence the vice president, shall preside at all meetings of the board. (Ord. 96-15, 2-18-1997; amd. 2003 Code)
B. Park Board Minutes: The minutes of the meeting contained in the record book, when approved by the board, shall be prima facie evidence of the matters and things therein recited in any court of this state.
C. Park Board Powers And Duties:
1. The board of park commissioners shall have the management and control of all parks belonging to the city.
2. The board of park commissioners shall have the following powers and be charged with the following duties:
a. To lay out, establish, improve and maintain parkways, drives and walks in the parks of the city; and to determine when and what parks shall be opened to the public;
b. To plant, cultivate, maintain and improve all trees and other plants required to be planted, cultivated and maintained in the parks belonging to the city;
c. If directed by the city council, to plant, cultivate, maintain and improve all trees and other plants required to be planted, cultivated and maintained in the streets, avenues, boulevards and public places in the city and for that purpose to establish and maintain nurseries for the growth of trees and plants;
d. Upon receiving approval from the city council, to purchase or otherwise acquire, and sell or otherwise transfer, real property; to make plats thereof; and to file the same in the office of the city clerk;
e. To provide written comments and recommendations to the city council prior to any action by the city council to acquire or transfer land used, or to be used, for a city park;
f. To pay all obligations authorized to be incurred by the provisions of this part;
g. To exercise all other powers incident to the duties enjoined by the provisions of this part. (Ord. 96-15, 2-18-1997)