Establishment and Composition
By City Code, a Park and Recreation Commission was established and is to be made up of five members who shall serve staggered three-year terms.
Powers and Duties
The Commission advises and recommends to the Council all matters dealing with the management, operation, control and planning for all lands now owned and thereafter acquired by the City and used for park and recreation purposes. This does not include any jointly owned County-City parks. The Commission also recommends to the Council rules and regulations concerning the use of the parks.
Organization and Meetings
The first meeting in each calendar year, the Commission shall elect from their members a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, a Secretary and other such officers as needed. The Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month and keep minutes of all meetings. Minutes are to be given to the Council as soon as possible after each meeting.
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