(A) There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation Committee of the city to serve in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Director(s) in the following areas:
(1) Citizens’ requests for park and recreation improvements, facilities, and programs;
(2) Necessary repairs or improvements for park and recreation facilities;
(3) Promotion of recreation facilities, programs, and activities.
(B) The Mayor and Council shall strive to appoint members to the Committee who have a broad range of recreation interests and experiences such as golf, skiing, youth sports, and adult sports. The Parks and Recreation Director(s) shall be ex officio member(s) of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
(C) The Parks and Recreation Committee shall establish its rules of procedure and shall establish regular meeting dates.
(D) The Committee shall elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among its own members, who shall serve for one year and until their successors are elected and qualified. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and exercise all the usual rights, duties and prerogatives of the head of any similar committee. The Chairperson shall have the power to administer oaths and to take evidence. The Vice-Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson in the latter’s absence or disability. Vacancies created by any cause shall be filled for the unexpired term by a new election.
(Ord. 993, passed 9-8-2022)